irritated

word · lemma: irritate

Definition

Feeling annoyed, bothered, or slightly angry, often because of something that keeps happening or is uncomfortable.

Usage & Nuances

'Irritated' is less intense than 'angry' and often used for everyday annoyances. Common collocations: 'get irritated by/at/with'. Can refer to emotional (annoyed) or physical (skin irritation) discomfort. Not slang, suitable for spoken and written English.

Example Sentences

She sounded irritated on the phone.

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The constant noise outside is making me irritated.

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He gets irritated when people are late.

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My eyes feel irritated from the smoke.

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Honestly, I get irritated by little things these days.

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Don’t take it personally if I seem irritated—I’ve just had a long day.

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