irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd 

: subjected to irritation

especially : roughened, reddened, or inflamed by an irritant

irritated eyes

Synonyms

• aggravated
• annoyed
• bothered
• exasperated
• galled
• irked
• narked [British]
• peeved
• put out
• scunnered [chiefly Scottish]
• teed off
• vexed

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

Certain leave-in products might also be too strong and trigger contact dermatitis—an irritated, itchy reaction that Dr. Cameron says can happen when harsh actives (like salicylic acid and tea tree oil) sit on a sensitive scalp for too long. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025

Jujube fruit extract and chamomile soothe irritated skin while prebiotics and probiotics support your microbiome. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025

Even when Gideon gets irritated and bites Craig, the ginger cat simply purrs in response. —David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025

Pros: Feels very nourishing, instantly soothes and softens irritated and dehydrated skin Cons: Not fragrance-free, the tube isn't as compact and convenient to carry around Best for Dry Patches: CeraVe Healing Ointment Key ingredients: Ceramides, hyaluronic acid and petrolatum Fragrance-free? —Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 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