as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car
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Recent Examples of irritation
On the soothing side of things, Hydra-Cool Serum soothes irritation with high-grade hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica, aloe vera, menthol, and cucumber extract, delivered with a cooling feeling when applied to the face, like a splash of cold water.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
The chews help relieve inflammation and skin irritation, reduce inflammation, and encourage shiny fur while ensuring your dog’s skin stays nice and moisturized.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
An inner thigh rash is a skin irritation that develops on the inner portion of your upper legs or groin area.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Derms recommend using these active treatments every other night, respectively, in order to prevent unwanted irritation and flaking.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
The chews help relieve inflammation and skin irritation, reduce inflammation, and encourage shiny fur while ensuring your dog’s skin stays nice and moisturized.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
An inner thigh rash is a skin irritation that develops on the inner portion of your upper legs or groin area.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Derms recommend using these active treatments every other night, respectively, in order to prevent unwanted irritation and flaking.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
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While frustration has mounted in recent years with Boston’s lack of big moves, reduced payroll and having missed the postseason in five of the last six seasons, the wheels are turning toward contention.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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As Venus and Mars clash, avoid taking frustration out on colleagues.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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During the early breakfast routine, where Wallace emphasizes invention over personal interaction, Gromit reveals subtle exasperation.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's support of her partner last season brought a flood of media attention—much to the exasperation of some football fans.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The week’s biggest stories (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) A look at Kamala Harris’ roots in California Living on the same block as Harris is a delight and an annoyance, her Brentwood neighbors say.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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But Mara will have to endure two more home games to get to that point, giving creative fans more opportunities to voice their displeasure.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The news is being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by various accounts, with people taking the opportunity to share their displeasure at the potential casting choice.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety The truth absolves Emily and lets her parents breathe a sigh of relief about that night, which had been tearing them apart from grief.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Some other users have used the trend to immerse themselves in nostalgic memories of their past or describe their grief.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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