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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While frustration has mounted in recent years with Boston’s lack of big moves, reduced payroll and having missed the postseason in five of the last six seasons, the wheels are turning toward contention.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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As Venus and Mars clash, avoid taking frustration out on colleagues.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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During the early breakfast routine, where Wallace emphasizes invention over personal interaction, Gromit reveals subtle exasperation.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's support of her partner last season brought a flood of media attention—much to the exasperation of some football fans.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 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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But Mara will have to endure two more home games to get to that point, giving creative fans more opportunities to voice their displeasure.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The news is being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by various accounts, with people taking the opportunity to share their displeasure at the potential casting choice.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety The truth absolves Emily and lets her parents breathe a sigh of relief about that night, which had been tearing them apart from grief.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Some other users have used the trend to immerse themselves in nostalgic memories of their past or describe their grief.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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