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
Fixing small irritations often delivers the quickest sense of progress.
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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
Hydrocortisone Cream Bug bites, rashes, and random skin irritations can flare up fast while traveling.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
But, in moderation, swearing can help manage frustration from small irritations, momentarily, without reflecting poorly on your character.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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
Hydrocortisone Cream Bug bites, rashes, and random skin irritations can flare up fast while traveling.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
But, in moderation, swearing can help manage frustration from small irritations, momentarily, without reflecting poorly on your character.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritations
frustrations
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That potential is why the Bills chose to exercise the fifth-year option from his rookie contract despite recurring medical frustrations.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Others focused on the park-wide outage itself, with some guests sharing frustrations about long waits and ride shutdowns throughout the day.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Irritations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritations. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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