irritate

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Irritate Definition & Meaning

1. To annoy or bother someone or something.

Example: The constant buzzing of the fly irritated me while i was trying to work.

2. To cause inflammation or discomfort in a body part.

Example: The rough fabric of the shirt irritated her skin and caused a rash.

3. To provoke or incite a negative emotional response.

Example: His insensitive comments irritated her and she stormed out of the room.

4. To cause friction or abrasion.

Example: The sand in his shoes irritated his feet and caused blisters.

5. To stimulate or excite a reaction.

Example: The spicy food irritated his taste buds and made his eyes water.

Examples of the word irritate used in sentences.

  • The loud noise from the construction site outside is really starting to irritate me.
  • This itchy sweater is starting to irritate my skin.
  • Mosquito bites always seem to irritate my skin more than anyone else's.
  • My brother always leaves his dirty dishes in the sink, and it really irritates me.
  • I try my best to ignore my co-worker's annoying habits, but they really irritate me sometimes.
  • My little brother always knows how to irritate me by copying everything I do.
  • The constant buzzing of the mosquito is starting to irritate me.
  • The harsh fluorescent lighting in the office can really irritate my eyes.
  • The scratchy fabric of this shirt is beginning to irritate my skin.
  • It really irritates me when people cut in line at the grocery store.
  • The constant tapping of his pen irritated her during the meeting.
  • My sister's constant complaining about her job was beginning to irritate me.
  • The loud music from next door was starting to irritate me.
  • The presence of mosquitoes in the room was starting to irritate my skin.
  • His arrogance and superiority complex really irritated me in our last conversation.
  • The scratchy fabric of my shirt irritated my skin and caused a rash.
  • The fact that the delivery was delayed for the third time really irritated me as I needed it urgently.
  • Her condescending attitude towards her coworkers was beginning to irritate everyone in the office.
  • The constant beeping of the car alarm irritated me to no end.
  • His constant interruptions during the meeting were starting to irritate the other participants.
  • The way she chews her food loudly really irritates me, it's like nails on a chalkboard.
  • The constant buzzing of the mosquito in my ear was starting to irritate me, making it impossible to fall asleep.
  • His constant complaining about every little thing is starting to irritate everyone around him, it's time for him to change his attitude.
  • It really irritates me when people cut in line at the grocery store, I mean, we're all waiting our turn, right?
  • I find it irritating when my colleagues constantly interrupt me during a meeting, it disrupts my train of thought.
  • It irritates me that some people still believe that women are inferior to men.
  • The sound of chalk on a blackboard really irritates my ears.
  • His constant complaining about the weather never fails to irritate me.
  • It greatly irritates me when people interrupt me while I'm speaking.
  • The way she chews her food with her mouth open is incredibly irritating.
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