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 the Giants left, Yankees fans were grousing about him with a mixture of irritation, respect and envy.
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Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For anyone who’s experienced irritation from whitening in the past, Dr. Wagner recommends this kit for its strips, which are specifically designed to be gentler on enamel.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
While living next to a highway or in a more urban setting might mean less irritation from pollen and plant growth, pollution from motor vehicles can cause problems as well.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
Because your stomach stretches, moves, and flexes more than other areas, Ellis notes, navel piercings can be more prone to irritation than other piercings and can have a longer healing process.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For anyone who’s experienced irritation from whitening in the past, Dr. Wagner recommends this kit for its strips, which are specifically designed to be gentler on enamel.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
While living next to a highway or in a more urban setting might mean less irritation from pollen and plant growth, pollution from motor vehicles can cause problems as well.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
Because your stomach stretches, moves, and flexes more than other areas, Ellis notes, navel piercings can be more prone to irritation than other piercings and can have a longer healing process.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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CFOs understand the frustration of needing yet another system to manage access controls, compliance requirements and security measures.—
Leslie Milne,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The frustration of losing the Corales Puntacana Championship almost on the last hole quickly passed for Joel Dahmen.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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When Jesse turns off the roundtable discussion at home, his expression reads as exasperation and disappointment, not glee over the humbling of a sibling rival.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And inadequate feedback can cause annoyance at best, and injury at worst.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Competitive gamers seeking fast, lag-free performance without the annoyance of wires won't find much better than the ultra-lightweight Razer Viper Ultimate.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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People most affected will forcefully express their displeasure about the situation which will be negatively impacted by fallout from pharmaceutical shortages and vaccine skepticism harming public health.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the ninth inning, Zumwalt voiced his displeasure of the strike zone from the Royals dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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The film tells the story of a tech entrepreneur (Vincent Cassel) grappling with memory and grief.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Although some in the media distort the anger directed at Rowling from trans activists, trans people, and allies, the truth is those feelings — not just anger, but betrayal and grief — are justified.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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