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
Recent Examples on the Web It is commonly used to strengthen the immune system, improve digestive health, stop a dry cough, and soothe an irritated throat. Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 26 June 2024 In the photos, published by the Daily Mail, Affleck appears glum (or at the very least, irritated at the sight of the paparazzi) while wearing a flannel shirt and jeans with sneakers. Sam Reed, Glamour, 24 June 2024 Having opened with the same score Thursday, The 27-year-old had cut an atypically irritated figure en route to a second round 74 that was just enough to make the cut, and his discontent trickled into the weekend despite an improved performance. Jack Bantock, CNN, 15 June 2024 Advertisement Internal state warnings caution that short-term exposure to the contaminants can cause headaches, irritated eyes, nosebleeds and sore throats. Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for irritated 

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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 Jul. 2024.

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