irritation
Example Sentences
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Roberts quoted this second interview with evident irritation.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
But for a section of female members, the place has been a source of irritation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Short-term exposure by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
He would do this every few minutes, I felt a senseless stupid irritation come over me, and I did not know how to prevent myself from turning round and screaming to him to stop.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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