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

"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

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

There also seems to be irritation at how she had spent it.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Olanna felt a slight irritation, a prickly feeling on her skin.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie