irritation

noun

ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce irritation (audio)
Definition of irritationnext
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 While many of the more contentious and controversial aspects of his life are presented in one-sided fashion, friend and former manager Rory Holloway’s still-raw sense of betrayal at Tyson firing his entire team is evoked with vivid irritation. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Musk isn’t the sort of guy who’s lets a minor linguistic or chronological irritation get in the way of a grand plan. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 Garrett underwent surgery last month after experiencing irritation in his left knee throughout training camp and during the Rams’ season opener. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 However, problems occur when people use too many products, which can lead to issues such as clogged pores, irritation and breakouts, the association said. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
  1. frustration
  2. exasperation
  3. annoyance
  4. displeasure
  5. grief
Noun
  • Demonstrators expressed widespread frustration and anger at the government as gasoline, energy and food prices have spiked in recent months.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • That's despite voter frustration over high prices and the Iran war, and his own challenge of leading one of narrowest House majorities in modern times.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • The tweet ended with an emoji of a man facepalming, conveying Johnson’s exasperation over the last play of Washington’s 27-27 tie with the New York Giants.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But through a bit of TV fame, and Ramsay’s signature yelling, ranting, exasperation and, in the end, brotherly wisdom, perhaps its restaurant dreams can come true.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of exasperation
Noun
  • During the hearing, Reyes frequently exhibited frustration and annoyance.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That borough that continues to capture the national imagination — a site of envy for some, of deep annoyance and hatred for others.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of annoyance
Noun
  • Loos, who was thirty-one, was known to express displeasure in hot and angry bursts and could be unpredictable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The cause of their displeasure has to do with scenes woven throughout that illustrate how Baldwin got his reputation for angry outbursts – confrontations with paparazzi through the years, for instance.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of displeasure
Noun
  • The local journalists who cover the Bend community every day were not immune from the grief and sadness after today’s deadly shooting of children at an elementary school.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hundreds of mourners later gathered at Rehman Baba cemetery for mass funeral prayers as grief gripped the neighborhood and announcements echoed from mosque loudspeakers, urging residents to join in prayers for those killed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of grief

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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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