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
Recent Examples on the Web Rivera and Martin warn that the skin in or around the ears can become irritated with long-term wear of headphones, resulting in painful sores. Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024 The herb can help dry, red, irritated, or inflamed skin. Lisa Desantis, Health, 1 June 2024 Callender looked irritated as the game wore on, and who could blame him? Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 Asking people to repeat themselves can yield irritated and hurtful responses. Mary C. White, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for irritated 

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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 9 Jun. 2024.

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