as in frustrations
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 irritations
The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Unexpected symptoms include inflammation that can cause acne, eczema, or skin irritations, fatigue, brain fog, or strong sugar cravings.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Fixing small irritations often delivers the quickest sense of progress.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Below, a sampling of irritations.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The trick here is to turn those irritations into something else, like memories.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Unexpected symptoms include inflammation that can cause acne, eczema, or skin irritations, fatigue, brain fog, or strong sugar cravings.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Fixing small irritations often delivers the quickest sense of progress.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Below, a sampling of irritations.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The trick here is to turn those irritations into something else, like memories.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritations
frustrations
Noun
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Lahn seized on those frustrations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Body language aside, Brown also didn’t share his frustrations publicly, declining to speak with reporters.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Irritations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritations. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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