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
Fortunately, she’s created a lineup that supports her complexion’s renewal without causing irritation.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
If inhaled, these fumes can lead to trouble breathing, eye and skin irritation, and in some cases, even death.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Understandably, Enzo’s irritation morphs into disbelief, his disbelief curdles into anger, and his anger nearly consumes him.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Skipping the wash can cause skin irritation and make sleep less comfortable.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
If inhaled, these fumes can lead to trouble breathing, eye and skin irritation, and in some cases, even death.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Understandably, Enzo’s irritation morphs into disbelief, his disbelief curdles into anger, and his anger nearly consumes him.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Skipping the wash can cause skin irritation and make sleep less comfortable.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
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There are different reasons a person might want to scream, whether they have been told to stay silent about abuse experienced as a child, or have been dismissed or ignored as an adult, or are struggling with a political landscape that has exacerbated feelings of fear, anger and frustration.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hudson described the frustration of being pigeonholed by an industry that struggled to see her outside the genre.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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The film follows Su-hyun and Hyun-tae, a couple whose decade-long relationship swings between deep affection and mutual exasperation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their exasperation with the officiating left the hosts chirping more at the officials than their rivals.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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Most people use reviews to seek out pleasures and avoid annoyances.—
Sophie Spiegelberger,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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The best affordable pet products are ones that solve everyday annoyances—like odor, shedding, scratch damage, messy mealtimes or anxious behaviors.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Redick later earned a technical himself – the team’s third of the game – after expressing displeasure over an uncalled goaltending courtesy of Celtics center Neemias Queta.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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At the time, the parents were vocal in their displeasure with Whitfield’s leadership, but there was little in the way of concrete evidence to support the claims against him.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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The three women, all widows, were brought together by their shared grief and desire to help others in the same situation.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The study found that many of those surveyed used crochet to manage their mental health and help them with grief, chronic illness, and pain.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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