irritation

American  

[ir-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪr ɪˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.

2. something that irritates.

3. Physiology, Pathology.

   1. the bringing of a bodily part or organ to an abnormally excited or sensitive condition.

   2. the condition itself.

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irritation British  

/ ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. something that irritates

2. the act of irritating or the condition of being irritated

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Other Word Forms

• irritative adjective

Etymology

Origin of irritation

First recorded in 1580–90, irritation is from the Latin word irrītātiōn- (stem of irrītātiō ). See irritate, -ion

Example Sentences

"These are commonly used as heat stabilizers in PVC and have been linked with skin irritation, which is a common complaint among hair extension users."

From Science Daily

Short-term effects may also include skin irritation and eye problems.

From Science Daily

What is the alternative, she asked reporters in January with a flash of irritation.

From The Wall Street Journal

What some people call “vibe coding” is a powerful way that AI can boost your efficiency and reduce work irritations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, going into the last end, irritation turned to anger.

From BBC

Related Words

• inflammation
• irritability
• soreness
• tenderness