noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

irritation

ihr-ih-TAY-shuhn

Irritation (noun) means a feeling of annoyance or slight anger. Example: “There was a note of irritation in her voice.”

noun

A feeling of annoyance or slight anger.

"There was a note of irritation in her voice."

"His constant excuses caused growing irritation among the team."

Soreness, redness, or inflammation of the skin or another body part.

"The new detergent caused skin irritation."

How to use irritation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA feeling of being annoyed, or physical soreness/inflammation.

Common pairings

skin irritation a source of irritation signs of irritation

Word forms

irritations plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French irritation, from Latin irritatio, from irritare, "to excite."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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annoying temper discomfort annoyance provocation aggravation pique vexation soreness excitation botheration innervation

Related words

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Rhymes for irritation

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Frequently asked questions

What does “irritation” mean?

The word “irritation” means a feeling of annoyance or slight anger. In plain terms, a feeling of being annoyed, or physical soreness/inflammation.

How do you pronounce “irritation”?

“Irritation” is pronounced ihr-ih-TAY-shuhn (/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “irritation” in a sentence?

Here is “irritation” used in a sentence: “There was a note of irritation in her voice.”

What part of speech is “irritation”?

“Irritation” is a noun.

Where does the word “irritation” come from?

The word “irritation” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Middle French irritation, from Latin irritatio, from irritare, "to excite.".

Is “irritation” a common word?

“Irritation” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “irritation” have?

“Irritation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feeling of annoyance or slight anger.

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