irritation
noun
the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
irritations
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pluralof irritation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mangia said that healthcare providers saw residents with mostly respiratory issues, but that many of the residents were also exhibiting rashes and skin irritations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
None of these people is real, but the irritations they represent – NIMBYism, narcissism and the compulsion to destroy others to build ourselves up – are quite familiar.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
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 ● Feb. 16, 2026
But I know I'm lucky - these are mild irritations.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024
As the cares and irritations dropped away, General Matsika became the father Tendai wished he really had.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
