irritation

Example Sentences

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Sal quietly seethes with irritation at Sonny’s misbegotten machinations, his chilly demeanor suggesting a tense and potentially dangerous volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Critics argue that this policy clearly isn't working, if the terms and conditions are unreadable, and cookie choices are an irritation rather than a valued defence.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

"These are commonly used as heat stabilizers in PVC and have been linked with skin irritation, which is a common complaint among hair extension users."

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Bessent’s irritation over the probe stemmed in part from concerns that his delicate dancework to secure Powell’s eventual departure had been trampled on by colleagues who didn’t understand the steps, this person said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

At that moment Bull glanced over at Lillian, irritation spliced on the corners of his mouth.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy