irritation

UK
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/

Translations

irritationnoun
irritations
pl
UK
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
Her constant interruptions were a source of irritation for everyone in the meeting.
Ses interruptions constantes étaient une source d’irritation pour tout le monde pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
irritantAu sens de cause d’irritation ou de gêne.
irritationadjective
UK
/ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
Attributive noun usage: placed before another noun to denote relation to irritation or something causing irritation.
irritatifSurtout en langage médical; s’accorde en genre et en nombre.
The study focused on irritation responses in sensitive skin.
L’étude s’est concentrée sur des réponses irritatives dans une peau sensible.

Definitions

irritationnoun
The state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or slightly angry.
Her constant interruptions were a source of irritation for everyone in the meeting.
A condition of inflammation or soreness in a part of the body.
The doctor prescribed a cream to soothe the skin irritation caused by the rash.
Something that causes annoyance, impatience, or physical inflammation; an irritant.
Dust is a common irritation for people with allergies.
The act or process of irritating or being irritated, whether in a biological tissue or in someone's patience.
Prolonged irritation of the throat by smoke can lead to chronic coughing.
irritationadjective
Relating to or causing irritation (emotional or physical) when used before another noun.
The study focused on irritation responses in sensitive skin.