Synonyms

irritated

American

[ir-i-tey-tid] / ˈɪr ɪˌteɪ tɪd /

adjective

angered, provoked, or annoyed.
inflamed or made raw, as a part of the body.

Other Word Forms

irritatedly adverb
unirritated adjective

Etymology

Origin of irritated

First recorded in 1585–95; irritate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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She looks kind of irritated and I feel that in my stomach.

From Literature

Sources say that Salah has also been irritated by a feeling that pundits and former players are putting forward a narrative that he is one of the main reasons Liverpool have struggled this season.

From BBC

One of those booing sessions really irritated Frank.

From BBC

But Papperger’s willingness to publicly comment on negotiations and his assertive style have irritated officials in Germany, his largest client, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mosquito bites usually annoy me, but I don’t just feel irritated—I feel confused.

From Literature

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