as in frustration
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 irritation
Stick to a mild chemical exfoliator to avoid irritation.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
That being said, keeping your skin hydrated with a moisturizing pregnancy stretch mark cream can help decrease irritation and keep your scars less noticeable.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Potential Causes Dandruff usually develops because of irritation.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Any moisture trapped between the bra and your skin may cause irritation and chapping on the nipples and breasts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
That being said, keeping your skin hydrated with a moisturizing pregnancy stretch mark cream can help decrease irritation and keep your scars less noticeable.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Potential Causes Dandruff usually develops because of irritation.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Any moisture trapped between the bra and your skin may cause irritation and chapping on the nipples and breasts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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Many meteorologists took to social media to vent their frustrations.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Trump was willing to give detente a shot but underwent a 180-degree turn after the first sign of frustration.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The car is filled with tension, with Basel’s frustration and Yuval’s exasperation.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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But only Pereira and those inside the club will have a clear idea of the extent to which that version of the player has already been lost to them or whether he can be coaxed back to his best following the frustration and exasperation that took hold at Chelsea.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Although watching players try to hide their annoyance is one of the five best things about the league.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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While his wife, Mark’s sister Devon, seems to regard her husband’s new-age gibberish with indifference or annoyance, there are people in Ricken’s orbit who can match his freak.—
Samantha Allen,
Them,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some members of the community — including several Republican lawmakers — have voiced their displeasure with the board’s decision.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Travis Hamonic, with whom many Senators fans have voiced their displeasure over throughout the season, finishes second.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hancock opened up about his struggle with depression, anxiety, grief and PTSD following the September 2024 shooting, which also left nine people injured.—
Devyn Byers,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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The accident claimed her life, leaving family, friends, and fans in profound grief.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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