English · Emotions & Feelings
irritation
/ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/]
mild annoyance
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of slight anger or impatience.
Example
A flash of irritation crossed his face when the printer jammed for the fourth time.
A flash of irritation crossed his face when the printer jammed for the fourth time.
Etymology
From Latin 'irritare' (to excite, provoke).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes mild annoyance; also physical soreness, as of the skin.