irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd How to pronounce irritated (audio)
: subjected to irritation
especially : roughened, reddened, or inflamed by an irritant
irritated eyes

Examples of irritated in a Sentence

irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start
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The overstressed tissue, either along your arch or right next to your heel, can then sustain tiny tears and become irritated, inflamed, and painful. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025 However, when the body is dehydrated, the vocal cords are more likely to become irritated and there is a higher risk of injury. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2025 Using undiluted essential oils is problematic for people with broken, irritated, or inflamed skin or those with active eczema or psoriasis, said Susan Massick, MD, FAAD, an associate professor of dermatology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025 He is particularly irritated by the $46 billion U.S. deficit in the trade of goods with India. Alex Travelli, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for irritated

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of irritated was in 1595

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“Irritated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritated. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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