irritation
noun
[ ɪrɪˈteɪʃn ]
• the state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or slightly angry.
• "much to my irritation, Chris fell asleep"
Similar:
annoyance,
infuriation,
exasperation,
vexation,
indignation,
impatience,
crossness,
displeasure,
resentment,
gall,
chagrin,
pique,
anger,
rage,
fury,
wrath,
outrage,
temper,
aggravation,
ire,
• inflammation or other discomfort in a body part caused by reaction to an irritant substance.
• "some chemicals cause a direct irritation to the skin leading to dermatitis"
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin irritatio(n- ), from the verb irritare (see irritate).
