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单词 irritation
释义

irritation

noun

ir·​ri·​ta·​tion ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce irritation (audio)
1
a
: the state of being irritated
b
: something that irritates
c
: the act of irritating
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part

Synonyms

  • aggravation
  • aggro [British]
  • annoyance
  • bother
  • botheration
  • exasperation
  • frustration
  • grief
  • pip [chiefly British]
  • vexation
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Example Sentences

Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
Recent Examples on the Web The only problem is the new move led to some knee irritation this week that necessitated a pain-relief injection and sidelined him for two days. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 According to celebrity makeup artist Yolonda Frederick, the color of the skin’s outer surface can vary, like darkening a shade or two as a result of sun exposure, or reddening due to irritation or chronic conditions like rosacea. Laura Scholz, SELF, 2 Sep. 2022 Simply lather up and say goodbye to irritation and dryness. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022 Drooling in older people is a common problem that, in addition to being embarrassing, may lead to skin irritation, infection and dehydration. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 Oct. 2021 However, if a person is sensitive or the oils are used improperly, Bowe said, these oils may lead to skin irritation and further damage to the skin barrier. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 5 June 2021 Continuously storing a loofah or sponge in a damp area can lead to bacteria or mold growth, which can in turn leave you with some major skin irritation. Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 Not recognizing this shade difference may be why some doctors confuse psoriasis with everyday skin irritation, eczema, a drug reaction, or even an infection in people of color, says Dr. Robinson. Adele Jackson-gibson, SELF, 29 Aug. 2022 This lotion uses AHAs to gently exfoliate the skin, revealing softer texture with no irritation or dryness. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Kids Definition

irritation

noun

ir·​ri·​ta·​tion ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce irritation (audio)
1
: the act of making annoyed or sore and sensitive : the state of being annoyed or sore and sensitive
irritation of the skin
2
: irritant sense 1

Medical Definition

irritation

noun

ir·​ri·​ta·​tion ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce irritation (audio)
1
a
: the act of irritating
b
: something that irritates
c
: the state of being irritated
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part

irritation

noun

as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • frustration
  • exasperation
  • annoyance
  • displeasure
  • discomfort
  • anger
  • grief
  • aggravation
  • vexation
  • irritability
  • indignation
  • agitation
  • distress
  • upset
  • trouble
  • bother
  • outrage
  • pip
  • resentment
  • botheration
  • disturbance
  • aggro
  • perturbation
  • pique
  • ire
  • irritableness
  • pet
  • umbrage
  • angriness
  • dudgeon
  • dander
  • snappishness
  • chafe
  • gall
  • peeve
  • huff
  • irateness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pleasure
  • delight
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