noun
- the feeling of being annoyed or impatient
- something that causes annoyance or impatience
- soreness or inflammation of a part of the body
Usage: medical
Examples
- His constant interruptions caused great irritation among the students.
- The loud music was a source of irritation to the neighbors.
- She tried to hide her irritation when he arrived late again.
- Traffic jams are a daily irritation for commuters.
- The soap caused skin irritation and redness.
- Eye irritation from the smoke made it difficult to see.
- Minor irritations can build up and affect your mood.