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
The Gold Bond Friction Defense helps prevent skin from rubbing against itself, eliminating irritation, rashes, and more.
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 May 2025
Some people also use household tape instead of products designed for skin, increasing the risk of improper use or skin irritation.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Cushioning at the tongue and collars cut down on the risk of blisters and irritation straight out of the box, and there’s additional cushioning at the heels to make standing feel more comfortable.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
For their first drop, the team launched the Pigment Processor Daily Brightening Serum, which aids in dark spot and irritation elimination.
—Akili King, Essence, 15 May 2025
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 May 2025
Some people also use household tape instead of products designed for skin, increasing the risk of improper use or skin irritation.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Cushioning at the tongue and collars cut down on the risk of blisters and irritation straight out of the box, and there’s additional cushioning at the heels to make standing feel more comfortable.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
For their first drop, the team launched the Pigment Processor Daily Brightening Serum, which aids in dark spot and irritation elimination.
—Akili King, Essence, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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Postgame, their manager’s frustration was palpable.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
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Moments before allegedly opening fire, Zhao vented his frustrations at a supervisor and a co-worker whom Zhao blamed for a collision between his forklift and a bulldozer, prosecutors claim.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Brown began to gesticulate, his arms rising and falling in exasperation.—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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But even within the club there is a recognition that the change in approach came via default — due to exasperation with the circus that accompanied the superstar influx — rather than design.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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In fact, the belief that Trump regards ethics as little more an annoyance might actually prop up the value of his crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Now many of Musk’s governmental annoyances are melting away.—
Matthew Purdy,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The casting got immediate buzz, not to mention curiosity – LuPone has made no secret of her displeasures with Broadway in recent years, and Farrow has always been an infrequent Broadway performer.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Still, Huang is making his displeasure with the China situation quite clear.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Our expectations are different, and then the grief can be a lot more, and the anger can be a lot more.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the series is described as an ensemble drama with comedy and heart about sisterhood, nature vs nurture, complicated family dynamics, and grief.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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