irritation

/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən/ (ame, mw)

irritation — noun

  • irritationsingular
  • irritationsplural

1. a feeling of annoyance or mild anger, or a thing that repeatedly causes it.

1.名詞C1
釋義

a feeling of annoyance or mild anger, or a thing that repeatedly causes it.

例句

Jude sighed with irritation when the printer jammed again before class.

with irritation

The dog's constant barking was a source of irritation for Nadia.

a source of irritation

同義詞
  • annoyance

    the closest everyday synonym and often slightly more neutral in tone

  • frustration

    suggests being blocked from doing what you wanted, not just bothered

  • anger

    stronger and more intense than irritation

反義詞
  • calm

    describes a settled emotional state with no annoyance

  • patience

    suggests staying controlled instead of getting irritated

文法句型

with irritation

show irritation at + noun

a source of irritation

用法筆記

Often used for a feeling that grows because of repeated small problems. Distinguish this sense from noun/2: this one is emotional, not physical discomfort in the body.

常見錯誤

❌When the waiter spilled soup on her child, Mila felt only irritation.
✅When the waiter spilled soup on her child, Mila felt intense anger.
💡Irritation usually names a milder feeling than full anger.

2. painful soreness or swelling in a skin area or another body spot, often after ru

2.名詞C1
釋義

painful soreness or swelling in a skin area or another body spot, often after rubbing, dryness, or infection.

例句

The new soap caused skin irritation on Sade's hands.

skin irritation

Dry wind left irritation around Jude's eyes after the hike.

同義詞
  • soreness

    focuses on pain or tenderness rather than the cause

  • inflammation

    more medical and often suggests a stronger physical reaction

  • itchiness

    focuses especially on the urge to scratch

反義詞
  • comfort

    describes the body feeling at ease rather than sore

  • relief

    suggests the irritation has eased or gone away

文法句型

skin irritation

eye irritation

cause irritation

用法筆記

Usually used for skin, eyes, or another body part reacting badly to rubbing, dryness, chemicals, or infection. Distinguish this sense from noun/1: this one is physical discomfort rather than annoyance.

常見錯誤

❌The new socks gave me an infection on my heel.
✅The new socks caused irritation on my heel.
💡Irritation can come from rubbing or a mild reaction, while infection means germs are involved.