How to Use irritation in a Sentence

irritation

noun

• Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
• The irritation impacts the nerves that connect the brain to the gut, Fox said.
  — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Feb. 2022
• The smoke can cause severe irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
  — Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
• The bands are stretchy and long enough to fit over his lanky limbs, but not so snug as to cause irritation against his skin.
  — Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 15 Jan. 2022
• The goal is to treat the poison ivy rash and reduce skin irritation.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023
• If the body senses irritation in the nose and is not in a deep stage of sleep, then someone may wake up to sneeze.
  — Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
• And maybe that was part of the problem, i.e., Fran’s irritation began to build.
  — John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
• The chemical can cause irritation of the nose and throat, the statement said.
  — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 22 July 2021
• This set feels soft and gentle against the skin rather than cause irritation.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
• Try to keep the strokes in a downward motion to avoid irritation.
  — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 23 July 2025
• The most common side effect was skin irritation at the patch site.
  — Lauren Neergaard, The Enquirer, 11 May 2023
• The bristles are soft to the touch and don’t cause any irritation to the face while blending foundation.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
• The most common side effect was skin irritation around the patch.
  — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2023
• Just like skin on the rest of the body, armpits need some occasional T.L.C. to stay free of irritation and smelling nice (or, at the very least, not bad).
  — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 7 Apr. 2022
• Throw a retinol serum into the mix, and you could be left with even more skin irritation, Tournas notes.
  — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
• Just a few weeks ago, for instance, there was that pesky copy-and-paste bug that was nothing short of an irritation.
  — Yoni Heisler, BGR, 18 Oct. 2022
• The full-length zipper has a chafe guard to prevent irritation.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
• There is some thought that Heim could try to swing only from the left side the remainder of the year, if that causes less irritation.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 1 Aug. 2023
• The itchy stubble, the irritation, the nicks and cuts - no wonder beards have become trendy in recent years!
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
• Calhoun went on the 10-day IL with right heel irritation.
  — Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
• Test it on one spot to check for irritation, Green suggests.
  — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
• Warning Keep this plant away from children and pets because if chewed, the roots and stems can cause painful irritation of the mouth, lips, or throat.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023
• Opting for a hydrating shampoo that helps get down to the bottom of the irritation is a great place to start.
  — Emily Burns, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022
• Any moisture trapped between the bra and your skin may cause irritation and chapping on the nipples and breasts.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
• And despite the tight fit, the fabric felt soft against the skin without any abrasion or irritation.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
• The laces stay tied nicely and the padded heel collar snugged without any achilles irritation.
  — Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 25 June 2021
• But they must be worn snugly enough to have skin contact and may cause skin irritation.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
• This is a great episode for Carol, of course, whose impatience and irritation with these dummies gets the best of her a few times.
  — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 May 2021
• Think: essential oils that have natural properties, like the calming of lavender or the stress-relief of grapefruit, or formulas that fade dark spots, ease irritation, or address the unique needs of melanated skin.
  — Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
• It’s also formulated with hyaluronic acid for retaining moisture and niacinamide to soothe and improve any irritation.
  — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025