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.
• 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
• 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
• They’re even reinforced on the front shin area to avoid chafing or irritation from your boot.
  — David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
• If your dog has eczema or some other type of skin irritation, this shampoo will help.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
• Keep in mind that trying to scrub these products off could cause more irritation.
  — Kelly Hoover Greenway, Health, 19 June 2024
• The shaver can also be used on dry skin without irritation.
  — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2023
• The goal was disallowed for offside, much to the irritation of the fans — Portuguese or from other countries — who had come to see him.
  — Steve Douglas, Hartford Courant, 6 Dec. 2022
• As a result, the contents of the stomach travel back up the esophagus and cause irritation.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 16 Nov. 2023
• Among testers, 100% found that the balm washed off easily and didn’t cause breakouts or irritation.
  — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 27 Oct. 2022
• Avoid soap or cleansing wipes, as these could cause more irritation.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 July 2024
• That’s a skin irritation caused by too much sweating in hot and humid weather, and is most common in young children, the CDC says.
  — Christina Maxouris, CNN, 9 July 2023
• This pair is made out of high-quality 14k gold to minimize the risk of irritation.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Oct. 2022
• Epidermoid cysts are caused either by cells that move deeper into the skin rather than shed, or from irritation or injury to the skin or a hair follicle.
  — Ani Freedman, Fortune Well, 16 Oct. 2024
• These chemicals can cause problems such as eye, nose and throat irritation and damage to the liver, kidney and central nervous system, the federal agency said.
  — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 18 Nov 2024