irritation
Translation
irritation, annoyance, soreness
Examples
He couldn't hide his irritation.
He couldn't hide his irritation.
The rash is a skin irritation.
The rash is a skin irritation.
Grammar Patterns
((one's)) irritation the feeling of being annoyed He couldn't hide his irritation.
a/an irritation a thing that annoys you The rash is a skin irritation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: annoyance, vexation, bother; Antonyms: pleasure, delight, comfort
Etymology
From the verb 'irritate' + the suffix '-ion', which denotes an action or condition. The condition of being irritated.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'irritate'. The '-ion' ending often signals a noun representing a state or action.