LookItUpirritation
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
irritation means: The feeling of being annoyed or slightly angry.
noun
ANNOYED FEELINGB2
The feeling of being annoyed or slightly angry.
- She could not hide her irritation.
- There was irritation in his voice.
- My irritation grew as the meeting dragged on.
BODY DISCOMFORTB2
Soreness or unusual sensitivity in part of the body, often with itching or redness.
- This soap causes skin irritation.
- The cream reduced the irritation around my eyes.
- Stop using the spray if you notice throat irritation.
ANNOYING ACTIONC1
An action or event that makes someone feel annoyed.
- The interruptions were a constant irritation.
- His teasing caused unnecessary irritation.
- These repeated delays are an irritation to everyone.
Questions about irritation
What does irritation mean?
The feeling of being annoyed or slightly angry.
What is irritation in other languages?
Türkçe: sinirlenme · Español: irritación · Français: irritation · Deutsch: Verärgerung · Italiano: irritazione · 日本語: いら立ち
How do you pronounce irritation?
It is pronounced /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/.
How do you use irritation in a sentence?
She could not hide her irritation. There was irritation in his voice.
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