Meaning & Definition of Irritation in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The feeling of being annoyed or disturbed.

  Example Sentence: His constant interruptions were a source of irritation.

• Definition: A physical condition where a part of the body is made sore or inflamed.

  Example Sentence: The lotion helped reduce irritation of the skin.

• Definition: A stimulus that causes discomfort or annoyance.

  Example Sentence: The loud noise was an irritation to those trying to concentrate.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'irritatio', derived from 'irritare', meaning to provoke.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• pet peeve: A particular thing that annoys someone.
• raise my ire: To provoke someone's anger or irritation.
• getting on my nerves: To be very annoying to someone.

Translations

• Spanish: irritación

• French: irritation

• German: Reizung

• Russian: раздражение

Related Words

• irritate: To cause annoyance or discomfort.

• irritating: Causing irritation or annoyance.

• irritably: In a manner showing annoyance or frustration.

Slang Meanings of irritation

• Meaning: Peeve

  Example Sentence: My biggest peeve is when people chew loudly.

• Meaning: Nuisance

  Example Sentence: That guy is such a nuisance; he’s always complaining.