irritation
UK: ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən | US: ˌɪr.əˈteɪ.ʃən
n. the feeling of being annoyed or impatient
n. a sore or inflamed state of bodily tissue
n. something that causes annoyance or discomfort
irritation = irrit<provoke> + ation<noun suffix>
- irrit (from Latin irritare, meaning "to provoke, excite, or annoy")
- ation (a noun-forming suffix indicating an action or state, from Latin -atio)
Etymology Origin:
The word "irritation" traces back to the Latin irritatio, derived from irritare ("to provoke"). The root irrit- conveys the idea of agitation or stimulation, whether physical (e.g., skin irritation) or emotional (e.g., annoyance). Over time, the suffix -ation solidified its role in forming nouns describing states or actions, giving us the modern sense of a persistent bother or inflammation.
Constant noise from the construction site caused her great irritation.
The chemical caused skin irritation and redness.
His habit of interrupting others was a source of irritation in meetings.
She tried to hide her irritation when the flight was delayed again.
The doctor prescribed a cream to reduce the irritation from the rash.