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irritationthe feeling of being annoyed, impatient, or angry

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the feeling of being annoyed, impatient, or angry

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 짜증, 성가심, 분노감

Korean pronunciation: 이리**테이**션

Example Sentences

  • The constant sound of his pen clicking became a major source of irritation during the exam.
  • My biggest irritation at work is when people heat fish in the office microwave.
  • The new fabric softener promised to reduce skin irritation for sensitive skin.

irritation

NOUN

//ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən//

the feeling of being annoyed, impatient, or angry

irritation concept
💡 Concept

Buzzing mosquitoes cause endless irritation during his quiet evening reading.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootirrit
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'irritare' meaning 'to provoke or annoy', which may be derived from 'iratus' meaning 'angry'. The word entered English through French and Medieval Latin.

🎵Rhyme

medicationfrustrationdemonstration
medication
frustration
demonstration

🔗Collocations

skin irritation
minor irritation
constant irritation
cause irritation
source of irritation
eye irritation

📝Examples

The constant sound of his pen clicking became a major source of irritation during the exam.

😄 Fun example

My biggest irritation at work is when people heat fish in the office microwave.

The new fabric softener promised to reduce skin irritation for sensitive skin.

😄 Fun example

His habit of leaving dirty dishes everywhere was a constant irritation to his roommates.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

annoyancefrustrationvexationaggravationexasperation

Antonyms

pleasuresatisfactionrelief

Related

irritateirritableirritatinginflammationagitation

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