irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd How to pronounce irritated (audio)
: subjected to irritation
especially : roughened, reddened, or inflamed by an irritant
irritated eyes

Examples of irritated in a Sentence

irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start
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This is especially beneficial for people with dry or irritated skin around the eyes. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025 One of the most prominent symptoms in infected farm workers has been red, irritated eyes. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025 It’s designed to slowly release the ingredient throughout the night, so your skin doesn’t become irritated at any point. Sarah Han, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025 This top pick from our moisturizer for oily skin story soothed my irritated skin and helped transform it for the better. Cecily McAndrews, Health, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for irritated 

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of irritated was in 1595

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“Irritated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritated. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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