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irritate

/ˈɪɹɪteɪt/

Meanings
verb
To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.

Examples :

"The noisy construction next door constantly irritated the family. "
emotion mind character

Related Words

Illustration irritation

irritation noun

/ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/

The act of irritating or annoying

"What irritation causes you to be so moody?"

Illustration requiring

requiring verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher is requiring students to submit their essays by Friday. "

Illustration potentially

potentially adverb

/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

"The new student is potentially a star athlete; she runs very fast and jumps high. "

Illustration organism

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration irritated

irritated verb

/ˈɪɹɪteɪtɪd/

To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.

"The loud chewing of the student next to her irritated the teacher. "

Illustration sunglasses

sunglasses noun

/ˈsʌnˌɡlæsɪz/

Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun.

"My dad wore sunglasses to protect his eyes from the bright sunlight on the bike ride. "

Illustration questions

questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration impatience

impatience noun

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

"His impatience was evident as he waited for the bus, tapping his foot nervously. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration displeasure

displeasure noun

/dɪsˈplɛʒə/ /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/

A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.

"My mother expressed her displeasure with my poor grades. "