IRRITATIONS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

irritations

noun

plural of irritation

as in frustrations

the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car

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Recent Examples of irritations The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Mangia said that healthcare providers saw residents with mostly respiratory issues but that many of the residents were also exhibiting rashes and skin irritations. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Respiratory and neurological side effects can be symptoms in contaminated areas, which include headaches, tiredness, difficulty breathing and irritations of the eyes, nose and throat. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026 For Hygiene and Disease Prevention Showering helps remove sweat, dirt, bacteria, and other impurities from the surface of your skin and hair, which can cause infections and irritations. — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026 If your baby suffers from skin irritations such as eczema, rough patches, redness dryness or rashes, the All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment with Colloidal Oatmeal can help provide relief. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 All parts of the plant contain urushiol which causes significant and long-lasting skin irritations for most people. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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frustrations

Noun

The move follows efforts by Pinterest and LinkedIn to respond to users’ frustrations with AI slop in their feeds.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
However, surface-level remedies rarely resolve systemic frustrations.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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