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
Making contact with unsafe water can result in nausea and vomiting, respiratory symptoms, eye irritation and earaches.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
People with asthma, allergies or other respiratory conditions are most likely to notice irritation, while most healthy individuals experience little to no impact.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Unlike some retinol products that cause dry patches and irritation, this serum targets fine lines and wrinkles while adding a boost of hydration to leave skin feeling soft.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Hydrogen peroxide can cause irritation to your skin and respiratory system, so ventilate the bathroom by opening a window, keeping the door open, or turning on a fan.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for irritation
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
People with asthma, allergies or other respiratory conditions are most likely to notice irritation, while most healthy individuals experience little to no impact.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Unlike some retinol products that cause dry patches and irritation, this serum targets fine lines and wrinkles while adding a boost of hydration to leave skin feeling soft.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Hydrogen peroxide can cause irritation to your skin and respiratory system, so ventilate the bathroom by opening a window, keeping the door open, or turning on a fan.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
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Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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But without knowing the reasons behind those decisions, the criticism amounts to nothing more than frustrations over unmet expectations.
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When even her attempts at enjoying life’s simpler pleasures — like some chicken parm and coconut cream pie at home with a glass of wine — go tragically awry, Patricia’s disappointment and exasperation are both hilarious and painfully palpable.
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Around midday, a group of disappointed Alaskans emerged from their state’s pavilion with exasperation.
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Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
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Game changer, annoyance, or something in between?
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.
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Koné was carted off the field after a brutal tackle by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the second half, which led to immediate displeasure from the Canadian players and coaches on the sideline.
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After learning that her friend Shannon’s mother has died in a car accident, Elle is suddenly facing her first real encounter with grief and, unable to sit with it, throws herself into planning the memorial, down to selecting the music.
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This town has known seasons of many stripes, from that autumn of grief after 9/11 to that spring of solitude and trepidation as COVID-19 first emerged.
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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