Meaning & Definition of Irritation in English
English⟶
Irritation
/ɪrɪteʃən/
noun
1. The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
synonym:
- irritation,
- annoyance,
- vexation,
- botheration
2. A sudden outburst of anger
- "His temper sparked like damp firewood"
synonym:
- pique,
- temper,
- irritation
3. (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
- "Any food produced irritation of the stomach"
synonym:
- irritation
4. The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
synonym:
- excitation,
- innervation,
- irritation
5. An uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
synonym:
- discomfort,
- soreness,
- irritation
6. Unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
synonym:
- aggravation,
- irritation,
- provocation
7. The act of troubling or annoying someone
synonym:
- annoyance,
- annoying,
- irritation,
- vexation
Examples of using
There was no irritation on his part.