irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən 
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
Examples of irritation in a Sentence
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
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One chemical included hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen that can lead to nasal and sinus cancers, kidney and liver damage, nasal and skin irritation and ulceration, and eye irritation and damage, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
People take themselves seriously on this site, which is something that’s always prompted equal parts respect and irritation in me.
—Anna Juul, The Dial, 27 May 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
To determine whether demodex mites are the cause of skin irritations, dermatologists can tape or lightly scrape the top layer of skin and place the sample under a microscope, Ricardo-Gonzalez said.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
One chemical included hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen that can lead to nasal and sinus cancers, kidney and liver damage, nasal and skin irritation and ulceration, and eye irritation and damage, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
People take themselves seriously on this site, which is something that’s always prompted equal parts respect and irritation in me.
—Anna Juul, The Dial, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for irritation
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of irritating : the state of being irritated
2
Medical Definition
irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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