irritation
Example Sentences
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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
Even my own feelings for those motorized metal coolers are fueled by existential disappointment as much as personal irritation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
It will hopefully help rid you of these feelings of impatience and irritation over not having your generous gift acknowledged.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Backing off, cleaning up mechanics and strengthening the right muscles early can help me prevent a minor irritation from progressing to tendinitis, rotator-cuff pathology or a more-persistent overuse injury.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
More in resignation than irritation or panic, she returned to her room.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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