Irritation: meaning, definitions and examples

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irritation

[ ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən ]

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feeling

The state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or angry.

Synonyms

aggravation, annoyance, exasperation

Examples of usage

I couldn't hide my irritation when he kept interrupting me.
His constant whistling was causing irritation to everyone in the room.

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physical

A condition of being sore, inflamed, or infected.

Synonyms

inflammation, itchiness, redness

Examples of usage

The skin irritation was caused by the new detergent.
She experienced eye irritation after being exposed to the chemicals.

Translations

Translations of the word "irritation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irritação

🇮🇳 अवरोध

🇩🇪 Reizung

🇮🇩 iritasi

🇺🇦 роздратування

🇵🇱 podrażnienie

🇯🇵 刺激

🇫🇷 irritation

🇪🇸 irritación

🇹🇷 tahriş

🇰🇷 자극

🇸🇦 تهيج

🇨🇿 podráždění

🇸🇰 podráždenie

🇨🇳 刺激

🇸🇮 iritacija

🇮🇸 irritaða

🇰🇿 қозу

🇬🇪 გაღიზიანება

🇦🇿 qıcıqlanma

🇲🇽 irritación

Word origin

The word 'irritation' originated from the Latin word 'irritatio', which means a provocation or annoyance. Throughout history, the term has been used to describe both emotional and physical discomfort. In the medical field, irritation refers to the body's response to external stimuli that cause inflammation or discomfort. The word has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to annoyance, impatience, and physical discomfort.