irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd 

: subjected to irritation

especially : roughened, reddened, or inflamed by an irritant

irritated eyes

Synonyms

• annoyed
• bothered
• exasperated
• angry
• upset
• aggravated

Examples of irritated in a Sentence

irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start

Recent Examples on the Web

But then Carrie, and the series, has continued to treat Wyatt’s condition, and his father’s obvious irritated denial of its realities, as simply a logistical obstacle in her fairy tale love story. —Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025

Use a soft-bristle brush and a wide-tooth comb, and take your time, especially around areas that already feel sparse or irritated. 2. —Health, 26 June 2025

For those who’ve tried multiple creams or skin care routines without real results, this oral treatment offers a new approach that feels more aligned with the needs of aging and easily irritated skin. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025

The risk of infection often increases when the skin is broken or irritated, allowing bacteria to enter the body more easily. —Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for irritated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated