irritation
Translation
irritation, annoyance, frustration
Examples
He couldn't hide his irritation at the delay.
He couldn't hide his irritation at the delay.
The rash is a skin irritation.
The rash is a skin irritation.
Daily traffic is a minor irritation.
Daily traffic is a minor irritation.
Grammar Patterns
irritation ((at/with sth.)) the feeling of being annoyed He couldn't hide his irritation at the delay.
a skin/eye irritation a painful feeling in a part of the body The rash is a skin irritation.
a minor/major irritation something that annoys you Daily traffic is a minor irritation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: annoyance, frustration, bother; Antonyms: pleasure, comfort, calm
Etymology
From the verb 'irritate'. The suffix '-ion' forms a noun indicating a state or action.
Memory Tips
Think of the feeling of irritation as a little fire inside you, slowly growing.