How to Use irritated in a Sentence

irritated

adjective
  • His skin was irritated and his ears had mites.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • My mom, irritated, honked the horn, and my dad stepped on the gas.
    — Dawn Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Don't go crazy, though—the goal is soft skin, not irritated skin.
    — Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2022
  • If my eyes teared up too much, the skin around my eyes would get irritated and turn red.
    — Bianca Nieves, Teen Vogue, 3 Nov. 2017
  • But all the hand washing has led to dry and irritated skin for many of us.
    — Liv Birdsall, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2020
  • He has been irritated with this story for a long time.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Your scalp may feel itchy and irritated as the skin flakes off due to dandruff.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
  • When the scalp is dry, the skin becomes irritated and starts to flake off.
    — Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 1 Feb. 2025
  • If left to build up on the skin, these substances can make skin look and feel dull or irritated.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
  • All the while, the clusters got more raw, irritated, and painful.
    — Maressa Brown, SELF, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The area may be slightly swollen, red, itchy and irritated.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Some were irritated by the mid-air barista routine.
    — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
  • By the end of the clip, her face was visibly red and irritated.
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
  • This is a go-to skin-care gem for anyone who struggles with dry or irritated skin.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • My skin is irritated from so much shaving.
    — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
  • And nothing will calm your irritated nasal passages quite like a shot of saline spray.
    — Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
  • Also this skin looks a bit red and irritated under the flakes.
    — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 28 June 2018
  • Locals won’t go out of their way for an irritated tourist — in this country or abroad.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2019
  • In addition, this rash may feel moist to the touch and lead your skin to feel irritated or itchy.
    — Lambeth Hochwald, Health.com, 27 June 2019
  • Callender looked irritated as the game wore on, and who could blame him?
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
  • To combat the wear and tear, give them something to soothe dry, irritated skin.
    — Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 13 Oct. 2022
  • What about soothing and healing irritated skin once the mask comes off?
    — Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2020
  • My skin feels softer and smoother after just one use of this stuff, but isn’t the least bit irritated.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 23 June 2022
  • And your scalp may feel tight, itchy, or irritated, says Kobets.
    — Erica Sweeney, Time, 27 May 2026
  • Anyone who paid a ticket along with a hefty penalty last month has the right to feel irritated.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The key is to apply it before your skin is already sweaty and irritated.
    — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2019
  • This is the only oil that doesn't leave my skin itchy and irritated after shaving.
    — Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • But when your skin is irritated, red, or dry, that can be a sign something is off with the barrier.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 30 Mar. 2021
  • The hot water can also help thin mucus and soothe an irritated throat.
    — Kristina Herndon, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Her eyes have grown more sensitive over time, and most mascaras leave them red and irritated by the end of the day.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'irritated.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: