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
Start with one small project that solves a daily irritation and build momentum from there.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
Soft, seamless options made from breathable or moisture-wicking materials can reduce pressure and irritation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
What followed, Griffin said, was not just irritation — but genuine alarm.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Impressive padding at the heels eliminates the threat of blisters while keeping your feet feeling fresh, and the elastic straps atop each shoe hold your feet firmly in place without digging in or causing irritation.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
Soft, seamless options made from breathable or moisture-wicking materials can reduce pressure and irritation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
What followed, Griffin said, was not just irritation — but genuine alarm.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Impressive padding at the heels eliminates the threat of blisters while keeping your feet feeling fresh, and the elastic straps atop each shoe hold your feet firmly in place without digging in or causing irritation.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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Now, two and a half months after the start of the war, Sánchez’s frustrations are broadly shared by his peers in Europe.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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In both competitive partisan races and in Democrat-on-Democrat contests, analysts say frustration about the economy is bubbling up from voters.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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But exasperation took over, and the goals snowballed into a lopsided loss.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Lane uses his loud, outside voice to excellent effect, his shouts of exasperation and anger giving way to instant regret and recrimination.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some attendees, caught between shock and annoyance, make comments and ask questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Holes in your favorite shirts or shorts are more than annoyances.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Fans expressed their displeasure and here’s a bit of what was said on X.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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And customers are not happy with the move, as many took to a Reddit post starting on April 27 to show their displeasure and share locations where the machines have already disappeared.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Noun
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These could simply be great-grandparents put peacefully to rest in old age, a kind of grief far removed from that which children feel over parents who simply cannot care for them, or parents lost to murder or addiction, as some of the letters describe.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Kera Sanchez is editor-in-chief of Get Griefy Magazine, which is dedicated to helping people living with grief find solace, inspiration, and a sense of community.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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