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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Eczema Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition associated with inflamed, itchy, and irritated skin. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025 This can lead to issues like trouble concentrating, frustration, and becoming easily irritated. Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025 But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025 Editor tip: If your skin feels irritated or inflamed, pop this toner in the fridge for a half hour before use—it’ll give you an extra dose of calming, cooling relief. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025 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 4 Feb. 2025.

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