IRRITATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

irritation

noun

ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of irritation

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 The devices deliver addictive nicotine, and the vapors can cause lung and throat irritation. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 This reduces the risk of skin irritation and fabric degradation, preserving garment integrity and appearance. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 It is made with 96% snail secretion filtrate, a humectant-rich ingredient known for calming irritation, fading post-acne marks and supporting skin repair. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Injection, expiration date March 31, 2027 Animals injected with medication containing particulate matter, such as glass fibers, can experience irritation, swelling, inflammation, infection and more, according to the FDA. — Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irritation

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Noun

Acceptance moves you out of frustration and into a place of proactivity.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Troops in this area have sustained heavy casualties in battles with the regional Islamic State affiliate, and analysts and security sources say frustration with the government is mounting within frontline units.

— Reuters, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of frustration

Noun

Dorgu ran into players, and Fernandes, throwing his arms around in exasperation at Tielemans’ failure to control the ball, looked a picture of frustration.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Vain to the point of exasperation, computer genius and hacker Roddy did not have to make an error to be thrown out of MI5 headquarters.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of exasperation

Noun

But administrative burdens are a technology of annoyance, degradation, discrimination, and needless extraction.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
That information sticks together, and companies use it to build a profile of you for marketing, selling, and general annoyance.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of annoyance

Noun

Moving between Paris and Belo Horizonte, the film explores grief, migration, Black identity and the invisible ties connecting women across generations.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Asked about previously describing the aftermath as losing more than half of his family — including Nick — Jake acknowledged that his brother’s arrest has compounded his grief.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of grief

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