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
Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.
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New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Calming skin visually involves taming redness and irritation, for which a botanical extract from the Tasmanian pepperberry is especially useful.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
It’s formulated with rosemary that repairs fragile strands, while also being an anti-inflammatory that reduces dandruff and skin irritation on the scalp.
—Jailynn Taylor, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Sensitive skin benefits from minimal ingredient lists with calming actives and mild surfactants that cleanse without irritation.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Calming skin visually involves taming redness and irritation, for which a botanical extract from the Tasmanian pepperberry is especially useful.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
It’s formulated with rosemary that repairs fragile strands, while also being an anti-inflammatory that reduces dandruff and skin irritation on the scalp.
—Jailynn Taylor, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Sensitive skin benefits from minimal ingredient lists with calming actives and mild surfactants that cleanse without irritation.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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From road rage to the slow highway crawl, traffic can lead to anxiety and frustration for any driver.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Wilson’s frustrations are compounded by Advent’s spotty record in the consumer space, the people say ; another Advent name, the haircare brand Olaplex, has seen its stock collapse since its 2022 IPO.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, some may recall then UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s exasperation over the planning for D-Day, the operation that would liberate Western Europe from Nazi Germany.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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Fans have argued this point for decades, and Cameron approached it with an unexpected mix of passion and exasperation.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And while mosquitoes are a major annoyance, especially during vacations, bites can sometimes pose a serious risk.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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While any price hike in an uncertain economy is usually greeted with annoyance if not outrage, there’s little question that music streaming is one of the better bargains in the entertainment world, and surveys have shown that consumers have long been willing to pay more.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Spoelstra on Herro Spoelstra did address Herro in his Thursday comments prior to the postponement, when asked about Herro’s seeming displeasure in being utilized as a reserve in the loss to the Timberwolves.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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The first waves of unrest had already broken three days before Kalimuendo’s signing was made official, when Nuno Espirito Santo made his displeasure public for the first time, on August 15.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The novel is a penetrating meditation on time and grief.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Muhammad Reza/Anadolu via Getty Images Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims' families, according to a statement from his office.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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