irritated
gb/ˈɪɹətˌeɪtɪd/ us/ˈɪɹətˌeɪtɪd/
B1
English
~ 7000
ingerült, bosszús, irritált
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is/gets/becomes irritated (with/by/about [something])
She looked irritated when I asked her the same question again.
Ingerültnek látszott, amikor újra feltettem neki ugyanazt a kérdést.
I get really irritated when people talk loudly on the phone in public.
Nagyon ingerült leszek, ha az emberek nyilvános helyen hangosan telefonálnak.
He sounded irritated, but he agreed to help anyway.
They were irritated by the constant delays and poor communication.
I'm irritated with myself for forgetting her birthday.
Learner examples
My dad gets irritated when the house is messy.
Apukám ingerült lesz, ha rendetlenség van a házban.
She was irritated by the noise from the street.
Ingerült volt az utcai zaj miatt.
He is irritated with his friend for coming late.
I feel irritated when people interrupt me.
The teacher seemed irritated about the missing homework.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "irritated" (how you feel) with "irritating" (what causes the feeling). For example, say "I am irritated" (NOT *I am irritating*) and "The noise is irritating" (NOT *The noise is irritated*). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: use "irritated with/at [someone]" and "irritated by/about [something]".
Meaning
annoyed or slightly angry
Collocations
slightly irritated
|get irritated
|feel irritated
|irritated with [someone]
|irritated by [something]
|sound irritated
Synonyms
annoyed (Very close in meaning; the most common everyday synonym.)
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frustrated (Focuses more on feeling blocked or unable to do something, not just bothered.)
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peeved (Informal and slightly humorous; often for minor irritation.)
Antonyms
calm (Describes someone not emotionally disturbed or upset.)
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unbothered (Emphasizes that something does not cause any irritation or concern.)
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pleased (Shows a positive, satisfied feeling instead of annoyance.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
Feeling a little angry or bothered by someone or something.
Feeling annoyed or slightly angry, often because something is bothering you or not going as you want.
B2
2
irritált
B2
Usage pattern:
[a body part] is/feels/looks irritated
The cream is gentle enough to use on irritated skin.
A krém elég kíméletes ahhoz, hogy irritált bőrön is használni lehessen.
My eyes get irritated if I wear my contact lenses too long.
Irritált lesz a szemem, ha túl sokáig viselem a kontaktlencséimet.
After the concert, his throat was dry and irritated from shouting.
Avoid using this product on broken or irritated skin.
Her hands were red and irritated from washing them so often.
Learner examples
This soap makes my skin irritated.
Ettől a szappantól irritált lesz a bőröm.
His eyes look red and irritated today.
A szeme ma pirosnak és irritáltnak tűnik.
Do not scratch the irritated area.
The smoke made my throat irritated.
Use this cream on dry or irritated skin.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse the emotional and physical meanings. For body parts, you usually say "irritated skin/eyes/throat" rather than "angry skin". Also, do not say *I am irritated skin*; say "My skin is irritated."
Meaning
of skin or tissue: sore/itchy
Collocations
irritated skin
|irritated eyes
|irritated throat
|red and irritated
|become irritated
|slightly irritated
Synonyms
inflamed (More medical and often stronger; suggests swelling and possible infection.)
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sore (Focuses on pain; not always red or itchy.)
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itchy (Focuses specifically on the feeling of wanting to scratch.)
Antonyms
healthy (Describes skin or tissue with no damage or reaction.)
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calm (Used of skin or tissue to mean not red, swollen, or reactive.)
Themes
health
|medicine
|daily life
|body
Definition
Sore, red, or itchy because something has hurt or bothered a body part.
Describing skin or another body part that is sore, red, or itchy because it has reacted badly to something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
irritated
IPA
GB/ˈɪɹətˌeɪtɪd/
US/ˈɪɹətˌeɪtɪd/
Syllables & stress
ir - rit - ated (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ir)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: irritated
- Comparative: irritateder
- Superlative: irritatedest
Word family
Forms
irritateder
adjective
irritatedest
adjective
Core family
Related words
irritable
adjective
irritability
noun
Advanced or less common
irritant
noun
irritably
adverb
Expressions
get irritated
1/ɡˈɛt ˈɪɹətˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
become annoyed or bothered
To start feeling annoyed or bothered by someone or something.
Examples
- He gets irritated when people are late to meetings.
- I try not to get irritated over small problems.
irritated by something
1/ˈɪɹətˌeɪtɪd bˈaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
annoyed because of something
Feeling annoyed because of a thing, action, or situation.
Examples
- He was irritated by the constant emails from work.
- Many passengers were irritated by the long delay.
irritated eyes
1/ˈɪɹətˌeɪtɪd ˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
eyes that are sore or red
Eyes that feel sore, red, or watery because something has bothered them.
Examples
- Open windows to reduce smoke and prevent irritated eyes.
- Her irritated eyes made it hard for her to wear contact lenses.
irritated skin
1/ˈɪɹətˌeɪtɪd skˈɪn/
fixed phrase
skin that is sore or itchy
Skin that is sore, red, or itchy because something has bothered it.
Examples
- This lotion is made for dry and irritated skin.
- If you have irritated skin, stop using the product and see a doctor.
irritated with someone
1/ˈɪɹətˌeɪtɪd wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
annoyed at a particular person
Feeling annoyed because of what a person did or said.
Examples
- She was irritated with her brother for borrowing her car without asking.
- I'm a little irritated with you for not calling me back.