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
In short, think of Clear Daily as a product with the lightweight feel, minimal cast, and elegance of a chemical sunscreen without the irritation that's commonly associated with them.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 11 June 2025
His answer: a serum powered by a first-of-its-kind vitamin A derivative, formulated to penetrate deeper than off-the-shelf retinoids—without the ingredient’s signature irritation.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
They’ve been linked to headaches, throat irritation, hormone disruption and, with long-term exposure, chronic diseases.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 12 June 2025
Experiencing some dry eye, eye irritation, halos and glare, light sensitivity, or vision fluctuation in the first couple of months after surgery is normal as your healing progresses.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 11 June 2025
His answer: a serum powered by a first-of-its-kind vitamin A derivative, formulated to penetrate deeper than off-the-shelf retinoids—without the ingredient’s signature irritation.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
They’ve been linked to headaches, throat irritation, hormone disruption and, with long-term exposure, chronic diseases.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 12 June 2025
Experiencing some dry eye, eye irritation, halos and glare, light sensitivity, or vision fluctuation in the first couple of months after surgery is normal as your healing progresses.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
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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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And after Thursday's loss to the Astros, Kepler vented some frustrations about that managerial decision.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Some of those annoyances include busier streets, increased housing prices and tourist traffic.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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But investors’ annoyance over his answers pointed to Walgreens’ much deeper problems.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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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 5 Jul. 2025.
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