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irritated

[ir-i-tey-tid] / ˈɪr ɪˌteɪ tɪd /


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I was irritated to begin with because they stopped the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Maybe the tube just irritated something, I thought.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Chatbots that don’t perform well can lead to lost sales and irritated customers, just like if a human screws up an order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

While seated to his immediate left at a conference table, I asked a question that clearly irritated him.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Mrs. Clarke gave her apron an irritated tug.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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