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
What began as a minor irritation turned into a yearlong medical odyssey marked by the lack of a diagnosis, ineffective treatments, and compounding side effects—all while costs escalated.
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Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
The irritation in my elbow is affecting my ability to finish and execute pitches without a sharp stabbing pain.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
This formulation increases the retinal stability and decreases irritation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Two pumps of the stuff should cover your entire face and give you enough slip to shave comfortably and without irritation.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
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Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
The irritation in my elbow is affecting my ability to finish and execute pitches without a sharp stabbing pain.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
This formulation increases the retinal stability and decreases irritation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Two pumps of the stuff should cover your entire face and give you enough slip to shave comfortably and without irritation.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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If anything, the frustration is that everybody wanted it sooner.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Impatience or frustration could jump out.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cuarón clearly understood that the more extravagant choices can only function in the periphery of a sturdy emotional anchor, an actor with the gravitas to communicate the exasperation that Liborio feels in a reality that overwhelms him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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In exasperation, Miranda yells that love-bombing is always gross!—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dedra picked up on Jocelyn's annoyance as well.—
Marcelena Spencer,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But are these shapes merely an annoyance—or a sign of something more concerning?—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of Cecilia’s first acts on arriving in London, for example—much to the displeasure and astonishment of her guardians—is to procure books.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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His displeasure over certain refereeing decisions has gotten the Boston star ejected from one game and fined $35,000 after another.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dolly Parton delivered a candid health update while kicking off the 2026 season at Dollywood, revealing grief took a physical toll after the death of her husband of nearly six decades, Carl Dean.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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There’s a heartwarming idiocy to their pursuit, yet what festers underneath is their inability to process grief consciously and the fear that those who deem their existence meaningless might be right.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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