Synonyms for

Irritated

Verb / ˈɪrʌˌteɪtʌd / Another word for irritated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or showing annoyance or impatience

Synonyms & similar words

rile soothe rag chafe vex gravel nark devil miffed nettled getat bother peeved nettle riled annoyed getto pissedoff pissed roiled steamed stung annoy irritate annoyed bothered aggravated frustrated exasperated angry impatient peeved vexed displeased perturbed disturbed nettled ruffled upset miffed irked chafed fretful testy

Synonyms by register

Formal

annoyed vexed exasperated displeased

Informal

peeved miffed riled bugged

Literary

incensed chafed nettled

Antonyms

calm pleased content relaxed soothed serene happy

Common collocations

  • slightly irritated
  • very irritated
  • visibly irritated
  • irritated by
  • irritated with
  • feeling irritated
  • irritated skin

Word family

noun irritation
verb irritate
adjective irritated
adverb irritatingly

Usage note

Often used to describe a mild to moderate level of annoyance. Can be used for both people and things causing annoyance.

Example sentences

  1. The mosquito bites made her irritated and itchy.
  2. He was irritated with his computer for being too slow.
  3. The long wait in the line made her irritated and impatient.
  4. She was irritated with herself for forgetting her phone at home.
  5. The loud noise from the construction site irritated her ears.

Quotes

  • I get easily irritated by flies and mosquitoes.
  • Patience can't be purchased and therefore cannot be irritated.
  • A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked and irritated.

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