irritated
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈɪrɪˌteɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling annoyed or angry because of something that bothers you.
Example
She was irritated by the loud noise outside her window.
Conversation
I was really irritated by the noise outside last night.
Oh no, I hate when that happens!
Yeah, it made it hard to concentrate on my work.
I totally get that; distractions can be so irritating.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
annoyed
vexed
exasperated
Antonyms
calm
pleased
satisfied
verb
Definition
To make someone feel annoyed or angry.
Example
She was irritated by the loud noise outside her window.
Tense Forms
Past: irritated
Past Participle: irritated
Conversation
I was really irritated by the noise outside yesterday.
That sounds frustrating! What happened?
My neighbor decided to play loud music at midnight.
Root Explanation
Irritated → It is formed from the prefix "ir-" (meaning not) and the root "ritus" (from Latin "irritare", meaning to provoke or excite). The word "irritated" means to be provoked or excited in a negative way, often leading to annoyance or discomfort.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'provoked' ('irritare') in a way that makes you feel 'not' at ease ('ir-'). This helps you remember that 'irritated' means feeling annoyed or uncomfortable.
Visually Confused Words
unirritated
irradiated
abirritate
irisated
cirrated
unirritatedly
unirrigated