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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One of the most prominent symptoms in infected farm workers has been red, irritated eyes, or conjunctivitis. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024 Flying can take a toll, leaving skin feeling parched, dull, and irritated. Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024 Some longtime residents grew irritated by the strain on city services, such as wait times for public health services, a housing shortage and rising rents. Maria Ramirez Uribe and Amy Sherman, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024 Overuse can lead to dry, irritated skin, especially during the winter months when the skin is already stripped of moisture. Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024 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 26 Dec. 2024.

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