Synonyms for
Irritated
Definition
feeling or showing annoyance or impatience
Synonyms & similar words
nark
vex
peeved
miffed
roiled
annoy
nettle
nettled
pissedoff
bother
riled
rag
getat
irritate
gravel
devil
getto
rile
annoyed
stung
pissed
steamed
chafe
soothe
annoyed
bothered
aggravated
frustrated
exasperated
angry
impatient
peeved
vexed
displeased
perturbed
disturbed
nettled
ruffled
upset
miffed
irked
chafed
fretful
testy
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- slightly irritated
- very irritated
- visibly irritated
- irritated by
- irritated with
- feeling irritated
- irritated skin
Word family
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
- The mosquito bites made her irritated and itchy.
- He was irritated with his computer for being too slow.
- The long wait in the line made her irritated and impatient.
- She was irritated with herself for forgetting her phone at home.
- 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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