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
According to the Vision Center, prolonged screen use can significantly increase the risk of eye strain in adults, with symptoms such as dryness, irritation, blurred vision and headaches.
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George Toh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Getting slowly impatient, mind you, because the D&C arsonist has apparently already set 200+ fires and irritation is only beginning to set in.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, with a soft, powdery finish that helps prevent irritation without feeling heavy.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
With people spending over two hours a day on social media, each swipe delivers another micro-dose of engagement—or irritation.
—Bylyric Mandell, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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George Toh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Getting slowly impatient, mind you, because the D&C arsonist has apparently already set 200+ fires and irritation is only beginning to set in.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, with a soft, powdery finish that helps prevent irritation without feeling heavy.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
With people spending over two hours a day on social media, each swipe delivers another micro-dose of engagement—or irritation.
—Bylyric Mandell, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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The briefings were initially planned for earlier in the week but were postponed, to the frustration of the delegation.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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San Francisco tied it in the top of the third inning when Wilmer Flores, a day removed from his frustrations against Miami, pulled a double down the left-field line that allowed Bailey to score.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Genevieve O’Reilly’s frantic performance hides her exasperation in her dance moves, while close-ups both isolate her from the surrounding wedding guests and enhance the feeling of claustrophobia.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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In Detroit, underperforming stars and teams are usually met with empty stands, uncomfortable silences, light grumbles – at most, loud sighs of exasperation.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
Noun
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To the gag order and constant annoyance with any attention the case gets.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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This means that the auditoriums and school gyms and other places where these workers pull long days should be properly air conditioned and stocked with fans, water, ice, electrolyte solutions, and whatever else is needed to ensure the heat remains more of an annoyance than a lethal danger.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Soto quickly expressed his displeasure after the home plate umpire called a third strike in the fifth inning.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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His father also expressed his displeasure with him.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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After the trial and sentencings, a noose of grief tightened around the DuFresne family.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
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The 90-minute, time-hopping play weaves facts with fiction and contemporary tragedy with an ancient Greek poem in the moving and often funny story of one woman’s 20-year cycle of grief and recovery.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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