Irritates Meaning in English
word · lemma: irritate
ˈɪɹɪˌteɪts
IR-ih-tayts
ˈɪɹɪtˌeɪts
IR-ih-tayts
Definition
To make someone feel annoyed, bothered, or a little angry. It can also mean to make a body part sore or uncomfortable.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'annoy'; usually describes something that repeatedly bothers someone. Can refer to physical irritation (like skin) or emotional annoyance. Common with subjects like noises, people, actions. Don't confuse with 'irritate' for serious anger—it's milder.
Spanish: irrita - molestaPortuguese (BR): irrita - incomodaPortuguese (PT): irrita - incomodaChinese (Simplified): 使恼怒 - 使烦躁Chinese (Traditional): 使惱怒 - 使煩躁Hindi: चिड़ाता है - परेशान करता हैArabic: يُزعج - يُغضبBengali: ঝামেলা দেয় - বিরক্ত করেRussian: раздражаетJapanese: いらいらさせる - 刺激する（身体的）Vietnamese: làm khó chịu - gây kích ứngKorean: 짜증나게 하다 - 자극하다 (피부 등)Turkish: tahriş etmek - sinirlendirmekUrdu: جِھنجھلا دینا - چِڑ دیناIndonesian: mengganggu - mengiritasi
Example Sentences
Loud music irritates her when she is studying.
basic
This wool sweater irritates my skin.
basic
It irritates me when people are late.
basic
Her constant questions really irritate me sometimes.
natural
The smoke from the fire irritates my eyes.
natural
Nothing irritates him more than being ignored.
natural