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
All parts of the plant contain urushiol which causes significant and long-lasting skin irritations for most people.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.
—
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.
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Mélanie Nauche,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
Fixing small irritations often delivers the quickest sense of progress.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 May 2026
Below, a sampling of irritations.
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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.
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Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
The trick here is to turn those irritations into something else, like memories.
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Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.
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New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.
—
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
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
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Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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South Africa has a history of xenophobic violence as migrants from poor nations like Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi generally end up settling in impoverished communities in South Africa where unemployment and frustrations are high.
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“Irritations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritations. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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