irritation — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

irritation (/ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 /ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

Meaning: mild annoyance

A feeling of slight anger or impatience.

Examples

🗣 A flash of irritation crossed his face when the printer jammed for the fourth time.

Etymology

From Latin ‘irritare’ (to excite, provoke).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes mild annoyance; also physical soreness, as of the skin.

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Tags: emotion, anger

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