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irritated

[ir-i-tey-tid] / ˈɪr ɪˌteɪ tɪd /


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Maybe the tube just irritated something, I thought.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

My mom, irritated, honked the horn, and my dad stepped on the gas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The delay has irritated Chinese officials who are eager to hold the summit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

While seated to his immediate left at a conference table, I asked a question that clearly irritated him.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Charlie huffs, and I can tell he’s getting irritated that he’s being misunderstood.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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