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
Limit hand sanitizer use to avoid skin irritation.
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Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Children exposed to wildfire smoke may experience chest pain and tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing, and irritation in the nose, throat, and eyes, among other symptoms.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
And broadcasting your irritation too loudly risks ruining the atmosphere for everyone else just as much as their yelling or off-key chants.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Alcohol-free and pH-balancing, this refreshing spray is like a balm for skin, soothing irritation and helping to prevent breakouts with just a quick spritz.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Children exposed to wildfire smoke may experience chest pain and tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing, and irritation in the nose, throat, and eyes, among other symptoms.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
And broadcasting your irritation too loudly risks ruining the atmosphere for everyone else just as much as their yelling or off-key chants.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Alcohol-free and pH-balancing, this refreshing spray is like a balm for skin, soothing irritation and helping to prevent breakouts with just a quick spritz.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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There have been frustrations over how long the process has taken, with the leadership uncertainty further complicated by the exit of CEO Alex Mahon over the summer.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Poor Harriet, a gallery assistant who has been harassed since the pilot, gets the brunt of Laura’s frustration.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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A number of other writers were exasperated by Hornby’s exasperation.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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After answering five questions in front of his locker on Thursday night — all of which circled around the topic of his future with the Carolina Panthers — Hunter Renfrow laughed in faux exasperation.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Anxiety can contribute to feelings of frustration, annoyance, or anger.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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And yet, by the end, my confusion and annoyance almost felt like the point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Packers fans loved every second of the play, Diggs voiced his displeasure on social media.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The news was, understandably, upsetting and customers took to Reddit to express their displeasure in the new policy.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who’s been blindsided by grief and still found a way to move forward.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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