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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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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Recent Examples of irritated
Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Anya seemed irritated by her attitude.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Traditional running belts sagged or squished my stomach a little too tightly; armbands irritated my skin during the summer.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 21 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Editorial Director Laura Miller says this drugstore hand cream helped heal her irritated hands after a cold snap.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Anya seemed irritated by her attitude.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Aukerman also was irritated by the Jets’ successful fake punt in the second half.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Traditional running belts sagged or squished my stomach a little too tightly; armbands irritated my skin during the summer.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritated
Adjective
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The result is many annoyed fan owners tugging vigorously on the chain, only to have their fan suddenly turn into an in-home airplane propeller.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Virginia was annoyed to see her association made public and suspected someone at Rinehart had talked to Kilgallen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But in securing gold, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara from Japan didn’t seem to be bothered by any of that.—
Alice Park,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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The American government never even bothered to tell their family members.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The damage will lead to ineffective cleaning due to stiff fibers, an inability to attract dust and dirt, and scratched surfaces.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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At last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, Winnipeg Jets sniper Kyle Connor started on the first line, was quickly downgraded to the fourth line and ultimately ended up scratched in the final against Canada.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chau is perfectly exasperated and defiant.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, my exasperated mom found us and marched us to the big arena, on the other side of Interstate 70, to witness the big show.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Instead, Ladinig says Pierre Haobsh bugged Henry Han's computer with a spyware app called a keylogger.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Feeling good Weathers has been bugged by several injuries over the last few years.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Bernardo Silva scraped in an equaliser from close range.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Once exposed, that data can be copied, scraped and shared forever.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, members of Congress are likely to face some angry, dissatisfied voters — with the year’s first major primary day fast approaching on March 3.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the attempt at humor didn’t satisfy some angry fans who believe Mets President David Stearns swindled Getz in a trade that essentially was a salary dump.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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The result is that, despite existing household pains owing to more expensive fuel, a resurgent kidnapping crisis that exposes deep security vulnerabilities, and external pressure from a US government that claims Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, Tinubu has expanded his base and looks strong.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Branding peaceful protesters as ‘terrorists,’ and Christians that are persecuted every year as ‘Zionist mercenaries,’ is nothing but scapegoating.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Irritated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritated. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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