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
Ahead of retiring the force said her eye had been removed "so she can enjoy the sun on her face without any irritation, sunglasses or masks - she can simply relax and enjoy herself".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Sal quietly seethes with irritation at Sonny’s misbegotten machinations, his chilly demeanor suggesting a tense and potentially dangerous volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Olanna felt a slight irritation, a prickly feeling on her skin.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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