irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd How to pronounce irritated (audio)
Synonyms of irritatednext
: 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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Another side effect can be dry, irritated eyes because of dehydration. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 Gardner’s style of play irritated plenty of opponents along the way, too, as he was involved in a few verbal altercations throughout the season with players like Klay Thompson and Scotty Pippen Jr. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 Jones also irritated House leaders by ignoring a plan to continue using Georgia's voting machines for one more year until replacements can be arranged, creating the possibility of a dicey election-season special session. CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Take care with hot varieties, and wear food-safe plastic gloves while handling or your skin could be irritated. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/irritated. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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