How to Use irritation in a Sentence

irritation

noun

• Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
• The smoke can cause severe irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
  — Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
• The goal is to treat the poison ivy rash and reduce skin irritation.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023
• And maybe that was part of the problem, i.e., Fran’s irritation began to build.
  — John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
• This set feels soft and gentle against the skin rather than cause irritation.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
• The most common side effect was skin irritation at the patch site.
  — Lauren Neergaard, The Enquirer, 11 May 2023
• The bristles are soft to the touch and don’t cause any irritation to the face while blending foundation.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
• The most common side effect was skin irritation around the patch.
  — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2023
• Just a few weeks ago, for instance, there was that pesky copy-and-paste bug that was nothing short of an irritation.
  — Yoni Heisler, BGR, 18 Oct. 2022
• The full-length zipper has a chafe guard to prevent irritation.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
• There is some thought that Heim could try to swing only from the left side the remainder of the year, if that causes less irritation.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 1 Aug. 2023
• The itchy stubble, the irritation, the nicks and cuts - no wonder beards have become trendy in recent years!
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
• Calhoun went on the 10-day IL with right heel irritation.
  — Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
• Test it on one spot to check for irritation, Green suggests.
  — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
• Warning Keep this plant away from children and pets because if chewed, the roots and stems can cause painful irritation of the mouth, lips, or throat.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023
• Opting for a hydrating shampoo that helps get down to the bottom of the irritation is a great place to start.
  — Emily Burns, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022
• But they must be worn snugly enough to have skin contact and may cause skin irritation.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
• The red pepper derivatives can cause swelling and irritation of the eyes, nose, and lungs.
  — Cameron Evans, Outdoor Life, 6 July 2023
• This can leave the scalp prone to dryness and irritation, which can lead to drier waves and texture issues.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 28 Mar. 2023
• And be sure to protect your hands, eyes, and nose to minimize any irritation.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
• The screw holding the rod in her tibia is causing irritation.
  — Ian Shapira, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
• They’re even reinforced on the front shin area to avoid chafing or irritation from your boot.
  — David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
• If your dog has eczema or some other type of skin irritation, this shampoo will help.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
• Keep in mind that trying to scrub these products off could cause more irritation.
  — Kelly Hoover Greenway, Health, 19 June 2024
• The shaver can also be used on dry skin without irritation.
  — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2023
• The goal was disallowed for offside, much to the irritation of the fans — Portuguese or from other countries — who had come to see him.
  — Steve Douglas, Hartford Courant, 6 Dec. 2022
• As a result, the contents of the stomach travel back up the esophagus and cause irritation.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 16 Nov. 2023
• Among testers, 100% found that the balm washed off easily and didn’t cause breakouts or irritation.
  — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 27 Oct. 2022
• An inner thigh rash is a skin irritation that develops on the inner portion of your upper legs or groin area.
  — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
• On the soothing side of things, Hydra-Cool Serum soothes irritation with high-grade hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica, aloe vera, menthol, and cucumber extract, delivered with a cooling feeling when applied to the face, like a splash of cold water.
  — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 24 Dec 2024