irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən 
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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Examples of irritation in a Sentence
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
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An inner thigh rash is a skin irritation that develops on the inner portion of your upper legs or groin area.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Derms recommend using these active treatments every other night, respectively, in order to prevent unwanted irritation and flaking.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
Drinking can cause inflammation, gastrointestinal irritation, disrupted sleep and low blood sugar.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
But retinoids are very powerful ingredients that should be used carefully and slowly integrated into your routine in order to avoid irritation and dryness.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Derms recommend using these active treatments every other night, respectively, in order to prevent unwanted irritation and flaking.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
Drinking can cause inflammation, gastrointestinal irritation, disrupted sleep and low blood sugar.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
But retinoids are very powerful ingredients that should be used carefully and slowly integrated into your routine in order to avoid irritation and dryness.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irritation
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritation. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of irritating : the state of being irritated
2
Medical Definition
irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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