How to Use irritation in a Sentence

irritation

noun

• Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
• Opting for a hydrating shampoo that helps get down to the bottom of the irritation is a great place to start.
  — Emily Burns, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022
• Instead of rubbing a washcloth on your face, gently pat skin dry to avoid causing irritation.
  — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022
• Calhoun went on the 10-day IL with right heel irritation.
  — Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
• Thus this elixir is formulated to balance your scalp and reduce irritation to bring about ideal conditions for hair to grow.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2022
• Our retinol stick is a super quick and effective way to treat your undereye fine lines and wrinkles with retinol but without any irritation or dryness.
  — Náosha Gregg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2022
• Continuously storing a loofah or sponge in a damp area can lead to bacteria or mold growth, which can in turn leave you with some major skin irritation.
  — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022
• This powder turns into a milky liquid that sloughs off dead cells without irritation while a blend of oat and coconut extracts leaves skin feeling soft and supple.
  — Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022
• The only problem is the new move led to some knee irritation this week that necessitated a pain-relief injection and sidelined him for two days.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022
• Reddish was ruled out an hour before tipoff because of a right peroneal strain – irritation or inflammation in the tendons that run along the outside of a person’s ankle and foot.
  — Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
• Flights delays and cancellations were a source of irritation for travelers during several key weekends this year, as an influx of passengers filled planes.
  — Dallas News, 21 Sep. 2022
• But retinoids are very powerful ingredients that should be used carefully and slowly integrated into your routine in order to avoid irritation and dryness.
  — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
• The smoke can cause severe irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
  — Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
• The goal is to treat the poison ivy rash and reduce skin irritation.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023
• And maybe that was part of the problem, i.e., Fran’s irritation began to build.
  — John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
• This set feels soft and gentle against the skin rather than cause irritation.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
• The most common side effect was skin irritation at the patch site.
  — Lauren Neergaard, The Enquirer, 11 May 2023
• The bristles are soft to the touch and don’t cause any irritation to the face while blending foundation.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
• The most common side effect was skin irritation around the patch.
  — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2023
• Just a few weeks ago, for instance, there was that pesky copy-and-paste bug that was nothing short of an irritation.
  — Yoni Heisler, BGR, 18 Oct. 2022
• The full-length zipper has a chafe guard to prevent irritation.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
• There is some thought that Heim could try to swing only from the left side the remainder of the year, if that causes less irritation.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 1 Aug. 2023
• The itchy stubble, the irritation, the nicks and cuts - no wonder beards have become trendy in recent years!
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
• Test it on one spot to check for irritation, Green suggests.
  — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
• Warning Keep this plant away from children and pets because if chewed, the roots and stems can cause painful irritation of the mouth, lips, or throat.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023
• But they must be worn snugly enough to have skin contact and may cause skin irritation.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
• The red pepper derivatives can cause swelling and irritation of the eyes, nose, and lungs.
  — Cameron Evans, Outdoor Life, 6 July 2023
• This can leave the scalp prone to dryness and irritation, which can lead to drier waves and texture issues.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 28 Mar. 2023
• And be sure to protect your hands, eyes, and nose to minimize any irritation.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
• The screw holding the rod in her tibia is causing irritation.
  — Ian Shapira, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2024