as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car
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Recent Examples of irritation
When irritation and sensitive skin are an issue, this overnight mask from Dr. Jart+’s Cicapair lineup is a reliable product to turn to, as it’s designed to strengthen your barrier overnight.
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Danielle Jackson, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Gentle, cleansing baths can help ease skin irritation and clear pollen and other irritants from fur as well.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
The dogs that were seized were all found to have fleas and skin irritation, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Moreover, over 70% of participants experienced mild skin irritation from the vinegar.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irritation
Danielle Jackson, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Gentle, cleansing baths can help ease skin irritation and clear pollen and other irritants from fur as well.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
The dogs that were seized were all found to have fleas and skin irritation, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Moreover, over 70% of participants experienced mild skin irritation from the vinegar.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
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Particularly if Devers' frustration in Boston grows.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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The night was maddening enough that, after the sixth inning, Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior was ejected for expressing his frustration with home-plate umpire Jeremie Rehak’s strike zone — the first ejection of Prior’s baseball life.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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That same exhaustion— both physical and mental, and a general sense of exasperation with family members who can’t step up without her help—may also explain why nearly one-third of moms are considering celebrating alone this year.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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Weeks, possibly months, of exasperation were released inside 33 seconds.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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This, predictably, doesn’t go over well with Ellie, who refuses to take the assignment and mockingly shouts about her secret Cordyceps immunity to Tommy’s annoyance.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
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Well, this wasn't the only instance of Scheffler's annoyance affecting him.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Some justices criticize national injunctions Some Supreme Court justices have expressed displeasure with universal injunctions, especially Justice Neil Gorsuch, one of the court’s six conservative justices.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The antitrust decision risks potential retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made no secret of his displeasure with the EU’s regulatory enforcement actions on America’s digital giants.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Physically active grief travel Grief inevitably brings up a swirl of thoughts and emotions.—
Leslie Hsu Oh,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Grief expert and author David Kessler says that grief must be witnessed, and The Dinner Party premise is about witnessing grief by bringing grievers together in community.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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