English · Emotions & Feelings
irritated
ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd
[ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd]
slightly angry and impatient
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling annoyed and slightly angry.
Example
He was irritated by the loud music next door.
He was irritated by the loud music next door.
Etymology
From Latin 'irritare' meaning 'to provoke, excite'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes mild, building annoyance.