Irritation

//ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən//

"Irritation" in a Sentence (14 examples)

There was no irritation on his part.

Her mood graduated to irritation.

Mary smiled, but her voice had some irritation in it.

Tom's irritation is starting to show.

When Tom was a kid, he used to pretend he was playing the drums by tapping his fingers on the kitchen table, to the great irritation of his father.

After she removed the bandage, the irritation subsided.

Tom's face clearly showed bewilderment coupled with irritation.

Menthol soothes the irritation that tobacco smoke causes. Since the cigarettes are easier to smoke, an FDA review found that new smokers were more likely to start smoking and become regular users.

His irritation is understandable.

The vet examined the cat for a wound or irritation.

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What irritation causes you to be so moody?

It has already been established that the crew was competent and qualified for operation of AS66. With the exception of some overtones of irritation about the manner in which another aircraft, N799Y, affected the flight's progress into the Juneau area, the recorded cockpit conversation, in general, reflects a relaxed but businesslike atmosphere.

Last spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-ground life spans inspired awe and irritation in humans—and made for good meals for birds and small mammals.

Hip pain is a common complaint in children and may indicate a very mild irritation in the hip joint or may be the symptom of a very severe abnormality

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