irritation (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
Definition
A feeling of annoyance or impatience, or a physical condition that causes discomfort and makes you want to scratch or rub it.
Examples
The constant noise from the construction site caused him great irritation.
She felt a growing irritation with his constant interruptions.
The lotion is designed to soothe skin irritation caused by sunburn.
How to Use irritation
- irritation with (prepositional phrase)
- A feeling of annoyance directed towards a person or thing. — "She felt a growing irritation with his constant interruptions."
- skin irritation (collocation)
- Discomfort or inflammation on the skin. — "The lotion is designed to soothe skin irritation caused by sunburn."
- eye irritation (collocation)
- Discomfort or inflammation in the eyes. — "The fumes caused severe eye irritation."
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