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To be 'irritated' means feeling impatient, annoyed, or angered. It's that frustrating feeling when something small keeps happening and bothering you. It's like having an itchy tag on your shirt or someone chewing loudly next to you. 😠 Think of it as a minor but persistent annoyance that gradually gets under your skin. It's a bit stronger than simply being 'annoyed' and often leads to visible signs of frustration.
The word 'irritated' comes from the Latin word 'irritare,' meaning 'to provoke' or 'to annoy.' It entered English in the 16th century, maintaining a similar meaning. The root 'irritare' also gives us words like 'irritant' (something that causes irritation). So, when you're irritated, you're essentially being provoked or annoyed by something.
Chloe was trying to film a TikTok dance, but her dog kept running into the frame and licking her face. After the tenth take, she started to get really irritated. It was worse than lagging during a 'Minecraft' build. She loved her dog, but sometimes he was just too much! She needed to find a quiet spot to film.
Use 'irritated' when you want to express a level of annoyance that's more intense than just being mildly bothered. It's a great word for describing situations that are truly getting on your nerves. Start using it, and you'll find plenty of opportunities to describe those little annoyances in life! 😉
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