IRRITATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

irritation

noun

ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of irritation

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 Baroudi said people who feel irritation from the chemical should shower to wash it off their bodies. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 Exposure can cause serious respiratory problems, neurological issues and irritation to the skin, eyes and throat, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 Last, look for ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, or chamomile to balance out any potential irritation from harsh actives. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2026 Its exact cause is unknown, but immune-system activity, genetics and previous skin damage or irritation may play a role. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irritation

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Noun

Burks said much of the frustration is connected to top leaders who provide insufficient training.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Clinton's lack of a majority and list of frustrations in his first term set the stage for a bruising first midterm election in 1994.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of frustration

Noun

But the fear and exasperation among the lenders whose money fuels this game sharpened noticeably over the past week.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The tweet ended with an emoji of a man facepalming, conveying Johnson’s exasperation over the last play of Washington’s 27-27 tie with the New York Giants.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of exasperation

Noun

The Serbian leader had long been seen as an unpredictable annoyance, and his balancing act wasn’t particularly subtle.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
This, Barbera said, can be a programming annoyance as well as a knock on an otherwise good film.

— Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of annoyance

Noun

Although the town remains staunchly conservative, there are rumblings of displeasure with Netanyahu’s handling of the latest war against the militant group Hezbollah, and that could bode poorly for him in Israel’s election Tuesday.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
In Week 4, Vrabel was flagged after expressing his displeasure with an official's call.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of displeasure

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