irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən 
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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Examples of irritation in a Sentence
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
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While the emergence of cooler temperatures as summer winds down might mean fewer chances for sunburn, keep in mind possible skin irritations that winter brings.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
Pierce County Sheriff Ramsey Bennett was direct about his irritation.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
It’s made with a rice water formula to lock in moisture and soothe irritation.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
To manage frizz and dryness, this formula provides a dose of hydrating hyaluronic acid that binds water to the surface layer of the scalp and hair shaft while niacinamide calms scalp irritation for an itch-free finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 6 Aug. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
Pierce County Sheriff Ramsey Bennett was direct about his irritation.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
It’s made with a rice water formula to lock in moisture and soothe irritation.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
To manage frizz and dryness, this formula provides a dose of hydrating hyaluronic acid that binds water to the surface layer of the scalp and hair shaft while niacinamide calms scalp irritation for an itch-free finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 6 Aug. 2024
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irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of irritating : the state of being irritated
2
Medical Definition
irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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