irritation
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3.6
- noun
- /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
:
irritación
- She felt a wave of irritation when her colleague interrupted her presentation for the third time.
- source of irritation
- feelings of irritation
- showing irritation
Well, what we know is that sources of irritation are stressors.
- Well, what we know is that sources of irritation are stressors.
- Those are really obstacles or you might say irritations.
- This is not a mere annoyance or irritation.
- Stick to a plan, you know, And that becomes a source of irritation.
- And you you've seen angry people who they are in the grip of anger or irritation.
- And if they're, if we're distracted by some story of self doubts, you know, some frustration, some irritation.
- I, I can put in a word or I'm so obsessed with my anger or irritation or whatever that I don't pay attention to what you're feeling.
- A little sense of agitation, irritation, some level of anxiety, some level of depression, some level of overwhelm.
- I mean, she knows maybe maybe this is a source of irritation, I don't know.
Examples
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I am aware that I must have given you much cause for irritation...
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By way of reply, his face expressed only the irritation of somebody being pestered when he's busy.
Fiction book (1991) -
And that becomes a matter of irritation for students too.
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I had seen him display irritation only to those who might consider him an equal.
Fiction book (1991) -
Rachel looks at Frank with irritation and turns back toward the Green Room.
Fiction book (1992) -
Leave the audience impressed and wanting more rather than wondering with irritation, "Is this thing ever going to end?"
Academic text (2010) -
"For the old ladies," Morgan added, allowing a hint of irritation to creep into his voice.
Fiction book (1991) -
I turned away, unable to hide my irritation, and Charles was dismayed.
Fiction book (1993) -
There were three more follow-ups from the same man, increasing in irritation and urgency.
Fiction book (1991) -
And the foolishness of it caused a flush of irritation to rise to her cheeks.
Fiction book (1990)
Synonyms
391
2.5
A feeling of anger or annoyance when you cannot get what you want
119
3.2
A feeling of physical pain or mental unease
28
3.9
A feeling of being annoyed or not happy about something
26
2.8
The feeling you have when something bothers you
15
5.7
A strong feeling of being very annoyed and impatient
14
4.8
Feeling of annoyance caused by something irritating
3
7.9
A sudden feeling of anger or hurt pride
1
7.4
A feeling of annoyance, frustration or worry
A small feeling of annoyance about something
A small feeling of being annoyed
A strong feeling of anger and impatience
A strong feeling of anger and impatience
Antonyms
Compounds
How Annoyed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Irritation comes from the Latin irritare, meaning 'to provoke', and is the same root as irritate and irritable. So when you feel irritation, something has 'stirred up' your emotions, making you annoyed or angry.