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
Its nourishing, moisturizing formula designed for sensitive skin instantly and noticeably hydrated our skin without any irritation.
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L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The symptoms, which included breathing difficulties, eye irritation and nosebleeds, were traced to high levels of formaldehyde.
—Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
This technique helps your skin absorb the product without irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Lube can also be a great way to enhance comfort and reduce skin irritation, Garcia says.
—Adejoke Mason, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
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L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The symptoms, which included breathing difficulties, eye irritation and nosebleeds, were traced to high levels of formaldehyde.
—Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
This technique helps your skin absorb the product without irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Lube can also be a great way to enhance comfort and reduce skin irritation, Garcia says.
—Adejoke Mason, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
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Republicans on Capitol Hill raised frustrations with the measure even before it was unveiled, and Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Wednesday afternoon added the final nail to the coffin.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the film, chunks of the audience are cheering, jeering, or crying, in joy or frustration regarding Dylan’s decision to trade folk for rock music, or because of the poor sound quality.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Showing exasperation with the players involved does little to inspire confidence in them, and communicates to supporters that a manager is thinking about their own brand as much as the side’s performance.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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And through it all, Carnesecca was a swirling, kinetic presence on the sidelines, arms flailing, legs kicking, shirttails flying, all 5-foot-6 of him curled in exasperation over a missed shot or agonizing call.Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The week’s biggest stories (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) A look at Kamala Harris’ roots in California Living on the same block as Harris is a delight and an annoyance, her Brentwood neighbors say.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Though welcomed by the AfD and other right-wing parties, establishment German parties expressed their displeasure with Musk’s endorsement.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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The fact that Donald Trump has been completely AWOL during these negotiations, to the point where only after Elon Musk publicly tweets out his displeasure about this budget deal.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Twenty years later, that woman (Cate Blanchett, as always a star) and the boy's father (Kevin Kline) must reckon with their lives then and now, and the complicated emotions of grief, rage and regret.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Having experienced grief really recently myself — my dad died mid-filming of the season — that is how grief works.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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