IRRITATED Synonyms: 169 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd

Definition of irritated

as in annoyed

subjected to and reacting with irritation irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start

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verb

past tense of irritate

as in bothered

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts constant chatter irritated the student, who was trying to concentrate on a hard assignment

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as in scratched

to make sore by continued rubbing new shoes usually irritate my feet

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Recent Examples of irritated

Adjective

There’s the sensations of feeling suffocated, coughing a lot, because the airways are getting irritated. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 17 July 2026 And more irritated consumers clearly have started bringing their own bags. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Verb

It is expected that Mourinho will try to tighten control over leaks concerning internal dressing-room matters, something that has irritated the club this season — and which Alonso sought to tackle. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Even though the calf irritated him over the weekend, the ankle is still the primary problem. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for irritated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritated

Adjective

Steve was likely annoyed with Lilly, weary of revisiting his plan, and confident in his rationale from past experience.

— Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Hardin is more amused than annoyed, particularly given the origin of the FTD Burger.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of annoyed

Verb

The knee has mostly bothered Ohtani on the mound, rather than at the plate.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
As of the time of this writing, almost four months after its publication, the text still contains a typo in its opening lines, suggesting to me that no one close to the author has even bothered to read it with care.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of bothered

Verb

If you have been bitten or scratched by any stray animals or an animal suspected to have rabies, seek medial care immediately and let your provider know about the possible exposure.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 July 2026
That means obvious things, like medication, feeding, and potty breaks, but also details like favorite toys, spots to be scratched, and other small rituals your pet looks forward to every day.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of scratched

Adjective

Jack Loder, a clearly exasperated digital content producer for the Giants’ flagship station KNBR, posted a two-minute video on X shortly after the game that singled out Webb for criticism.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
For a variety of reasons that weren’t immediately entirely clear, there was a comprehensive and fundamental breakdown in access to the stadium that left many exasperated or furious.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Definition of exasperated

Verb

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, a law-enforcement agency known as NABU, had bugged Mindich’s apartment in Kyiv, and detectives picked up his conversations about Fire Point.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
The group alleged that as well as hacking their phones, journalists from the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tapped landlines and bugged houses and cars.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of bugged

Adjective

Around the world, angry locals displaced from their neighborhoods by the high cost of living are revolting against the $135 billion short-term rental industry.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
In person, the range-topping Spider looks hilariously boxy up front, deliciously wedgy from the side, and surprisingly angry from the back.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 July 2026

Definition of angry

Verb

Also on Wednesday, Blume returned a Pablo Picasso bust, Fernande/Beatrice (1905), to the descendants of German-Jewish dealer Alfred Flechtheim, who was persecuted by the Reich, reports TAN.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
Representatives of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine have been persecuted.

— Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of persecuted

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