irritation

Example Sentences

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With regard to his persistent irritation, he accepts that not all feelings lead to self-improvement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Short-term effects may also include skin irritation and eye problems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

Then, going into the last end, irritation turned to anger.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Residents began to complain of an “unbearable” stench that they said caused headaches, nausea, and eye, ear and nose irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

As usual, however, Trip did not notice his brother’s irritation.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng