irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd How to pronounce irritated (audio)
: subjected to irritation
especially : roughened, reddened, or inflamed by an irritant
irritated eyes

Examples of irritated in a Sentence

irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start
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Bacteria can grow, allergies can worsen, and your skin may become itchy or irritated. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025 Signs of mold exposure include coughing, sneezing, irritated eyes and skin, and shortness of breath. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Following her pregnancy and evolving career, Krouse began dealing with sensitive, irritated skin and was struggling to find safe, but effective products. Emily Burns, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025 The skin under your arms is delicate and can be easily irritated. Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for irritated

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of irritated was in 1595

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“Irritated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritated. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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