irritation

UK
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/

Translations

irritationnoun
irritations
pl
UK
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
The pollen was a major irritation for her allergies.
Пыльца была основным раздражителем для её аллергии.
The irritation in his voice was evident.
Раздражение в его голосе было очевидным.
Additional translations
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.

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.