irritated

/ˈɪɹɪteɪtɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Experiencing a feeling of irritation.

Adjective

Examples

She felt irritated by the constant noise.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Inflamed and painful.

Adjective

Examples

irritated skin

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “irritated” mean?

Experiencing a feeling of irritation.

Is “irritated” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.