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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Portnoy, visibly irritated in the video, further criticized Bryan for allegedly paying for the mention. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 In the Season 4 premiere, the teachers were quite irritated by the construction traffic, as well as the impending gentrification from the addition to the neighborhood. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 Nail Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that develops when an overactive immune system causes skin cells to grow too quickly, leading to itchy plaques of thick, burning, or irritated skin. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Clinically proven to soothe and calm irritated skin in just ten seconds, this serum offers rapid relief from redness and discomfort. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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