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
In 2018, at the height of the White House leader’s irritation with the bloc, only six member states met the 2% target, including the U.S..
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 June 2025
This formula is also a multitasker as it can be used on the skin, specifically for blemishes and irritation.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
High ozone levels are especially dangerous for children, older adults, and those with existing respiratory or heart conditions, potentially causing throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
—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
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 June 2025
This formula is also a multitasker as it can be used on the skin, specifically for blemishes and irritation.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
High ozone levels are especially dangerous for children, older adults, and those with existing respiratory or heart conditions, potentially causing throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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His populist messaging and anti-establishment persona align with many voters’ frustrations with Washington, the Federal Reserve, and legacy media.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Wyndham Clark’s frustration about missing the cut in the 2025 U.S. Open reportedly spilled into the locker room this week.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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There is still exasperation among some members about the reduction over the last few years in guest passes for the tournament.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Spieth in particular cut a frustrated figure, dropping his club on the 9th tee after sending his drive into the tall grass and turning to curse in exasperation after hitting an approach shot on 11 that left him with a long putt for birdie.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Some of those annoyances include busier streets, increased housing prices and tourist traffic.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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But investors’ annoyance over his answers pointed to Walgreens’ much deeper problems.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Palmeiras fans looked to make up around 80 per cent of those in attendance, waving flags, bouncing up and down, and whistling their displeasure at refereeing decisions.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Sears voiced his displeasure about a 3-and-2 pitch to Mike Trout, who walked on a pitch that appeared to be a strike.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
11 June 2025
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This is twilight music, played at the edge of grief and grace.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Turning him off like a machine was, to the innies, their first experience of grief, of a death in their family.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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