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
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.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
There are several health risks that can occur from moldy showers like allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and other irritations.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 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
Others are poisonous or cause skin irritations.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
As A Matter of Time continues, the slights and irritations pile up.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
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
There are several health risks that can occur from moldy showers like allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and other irritations.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 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
Others are poisonous or cause skin irritations.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
As A Matter of Time continues, the slights and irritations pile up.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritations
frustrations
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But the suit filed in federal court a little over a year ago laid out his frustrations after applying to be captain and getting passed over for a white officer who, according to the suit, had about a third of the experience as supervisor in the department.—
Ken Lemon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Within the Natomas Unified School District, frustrations grew on Tuesday as the strike had reached its seventh day with no date set for new talks.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Irritations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritations. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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