adjective
- irritated or made sore by rubbing
- annoyed or impatient
Examples
- His skin was chafed from wearing the rough wool sweater.
- The runner’s thighs were chafed after the long marathon.
- She felt chafed by the constant delays at the airport.
- The horse’s back was chafed from the ill-fitting saddle.
- He grew chafed at having to wait so long for an answer.
- Her wrists were chafed from the tight handcuffs.
- The team was chafed by their coach’s harsh criticism.