How to Use irritation in a Sentence

irritation

noun

• Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
• The goal is to treat the poison ivy rash and reduce skin irritation.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023
• And maybe that was part of the problem, i.e., Fran’s irritation began to build.
  — John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
• This set feels soft and gentle against the skin rather than cause irritation.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
• The most common side effect was skin irritation at the patch site.
  — Lauren Neergaard, The Enquirer, 11 May 2023
• The bristles are soft to the touch and don’t cause any irritation to the face while blending foundation.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
• The most common side effect was skin irritation around the patch.
  — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2023
• The full-length zipper has a chafe guard to prevent irritation.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
• There is some thought that Heim could try to swing only from the left side the remainder of the year, if that causes less irritation.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 1 Aug. 2023
• Warning Keep this plant away from children and pets because if chewed, the roots and stems can cause painful irritation of the mouth, lips, or throat.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023
• The red pepper derivatives can cause swelling and irritation of the eyes, nose, and lungs.
  — Cameron Evans, Outdoor Life, 6 July 2023
• And be sure to protect your hands, eyes, and nose to minimize any irritation.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
• The screw holding the rod in her tibia is causing irritation.
  — Ian Shapira, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
• They’re even reinforced on the front shin area to avoid chafing or irritation from your boot.
  — David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
• The shaver can also be used on dry skin without irritation.
  — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2023
• As a result, the contents of the stomach travel back up the esophagus and cause irritation.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 16 Nov. 2023
• That’s a skin irritation caused by too much sweating in hot and humid weather, and is most common in young children, the CDC says.
  — Christina Maxouris, CNN, 9 July 2023
• To avoid irritation, add it to your routine one to two times a week and gradually work up to nightly use.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
• Too much salt in a pool can cause eye and skin irritation or trigger allergies.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
• One big part of combatting day-to-day irritation, per Dr. Lio?
  — Sarah Klein, SELF, 27 Feb. 2024
• In fact, pomegranate is great for soothing the skin, which will mean less redness and irritation.
  — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2023
• To ease throat irritation, older kids can take a hot shower.
  — Nicole Harris, Parents, 10 July 2023
• The skin on her tush and legs has rashes and is peeling where the tight material of the diaper rubs — a skin irritation that won't go away.
  — Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
• After shaving, the skin feels smooth and soft with very little irritation.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
• The $68 cream is gentle enough to use on the face and neck, and around the eyes too (in our experience it’s helped to smooth the delicate skin around our lids and eye area without irritation).
  — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2023
• The lotion even contains niacinamide to calm your skin, which is great for people who are prone to redness or irritation.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
• And that irritation seemed to overflow into their offense, where they were rushed and sloppy.
  — Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 May 2023
• The tape is flexible and adheres well to the skin without causing any irritation.
  — India Roby, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
• Do not apply ice or ice packs directly to the skin, which could cause further skin irritation.
  — Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
• High doses of the chemical in contact with the skin can lead to skin, lung, and liver irritation, as well as kidney and nerve damage.
  — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 5 May 2024