irritation

[ ir-i-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
2. something that irritates.
3. Physiology, Pathology.
   1. the bringing of a bodily part or organ to an abnormally excited or sensitive condition.
   2. the condition itself.

irritation

/ ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. something that irritates
2. the act of irritating or the condition of being irritated

Derived Forms

• ˈirriˌtative, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of irritation¹

First recorded in 1580–90, irritation is from the Latin word irrītātiōn- (stem of irrītātiō ). See irritate, -ion

Example Sentences

At UC, Student Regent Josiah Beharry expressed irritation that the state may not honor its funding commitments.

From Los Angeles Times

Chelsea's Cole Palmer was an injury doubt before the game at Stamford Bridge but played the full match, while Manchester City's Jack Grealish eventually pulled out after being included - much to manager Pep Guardiola's obvious irritation - despite missing seven games through injury.

From BBC

At the end of our interview, he stands up, ready to leave, and for the first time, a flicker of concern, or perhaps irritation, seems to flit across his face.

From BBC

I would wince when sometimes he would show impatience and irritation towards his staff.

From BBC

There were positive signs and you could easily argue they are on the right road, but it doesn't take from the irritation of seeing them lose again.

From BBC

Related Words

• inflammation
• irritability
• soreness
• tenderness