irritation

How to use irritation in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for irritation.

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I had a Fitbit Force for a couple of weeks before falling victim to the the rash/skin irritation problem [1].

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Quick take

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of irritation gathered in one view.

noun

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

noun

a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood"

noun

(pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation; "any food produced irritation of the stomach"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for irritation.

noun

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

See also: annoyance, vexation, botheration

noun

a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood"

noun

(pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation; "any food produced irritation of the stomach"

noun

the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

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an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

noun

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

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the act of troubling or annoying someone

Example sentences

I had a Fitbit Force for a couple of weeks before falling victim to the the rash/skin irritation problem [1].

New users pick it up, probably because it solves some issue or irritation they have.

Pearls are formed in response to constant irritation over a long period of time.

Sometimes I think Linus goes a bit far, but this time I think he's justified in his venting his irritation

Conversely, headaches and hangovers reflect irritation of the tissue surrounding your brain or of the nerves leading to it.

The janitor could reasonably respond by saying, "Well, the lock on the door was changed, and I couldn't get a key."An irritation for Jobs, for an understandable excuse for why the janitor couldn't do his job. As a janitor, he's allowed to have excuses.

The janitor could reasonably respond by saying, "Well, the lock on the door was changed, and I couldn't get a key."It's an irritation for Jobs, but it's an understandable excuse for why the janitor couldn't do his job. As a janitor, he's allowed to have excuses.

But they haven't finished talking, and they add one more sentence:"Make sure you show me the objects and classes that your system will use."This is the point when I try not to let my disappointment and irritation show.

You are correct that reading the post, there are many things that strike brilliantly of Jobsism: extreme irritation that someone is making the beautiful thing you built for them less beautiful, and that this must be stopped by any means necessary, even if you have to weld the whole thing shut.

The small part of the interview the current title is referring to is this:"asked whether giving the planet an internet connection is more important than finding a vaccination for malaria, the co-founder of Microsoft and worlds second-richest man does not hide his irritation: As a priority?