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Irritated Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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irritated

[หˆษชrษชteษชtษชd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Feeling or showing slight anger; annoyed.

Synonyms

aggravated, annoyed, bothered, frustrated.

Examples of usage

  • He was irritated by her constant interruptions during the meeting.
  • She gave an irritated sigh and rolled her eyes.
Context #2 | Adjective

skin

Resulting from irritation, such as a rash or inflammation.

Synonyms

inflamed, itchy, sensitive.

Examples of usage

  • The irritated skin was red and itchy.
  • Applying a soothing lotion can help calm irritated skin.

Translations

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Origin of 'irritated'

The word 'irritated' originated from the Latin word 'irritatus', which means 'provoked' or 'annoyed'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in English, describing a feeling of annoyance or slight anger. The concept of irritation has been present in human experiences for centuries, as people have always been susceptible to feeling provoked or bothered by various stimuli.

See also: irritable, irritably, irritating, irritatingly, irritation, irritator.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,459, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.