How to Use irritation in a Sentence

irritation

noun
  • Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
  • These can cause irritation, hair loss, or even deep wounds.
    — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Begin with two to three nights per week to avoid irritation.
    — Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
  • This set feels soft and gentle against the skin rather than cause irritation.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The smoke can cause severe irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
    — Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
  • It can be used as a bridge into retinoid use, or paired with stronger retinoids to cut down on irritation.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 June 2026
  • The bands are stretchy and long enough to fit over his lanky limbs, but not so snug as to cause irritation against his skin.
    — Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 15 Jan. 2022
  • The goal is to treat the poison ivy rash and reduce skin irritation.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023
  • But they must be worn snugly enough to have skin contact and may cause skin irritation.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
  • If your dog has eczema or some other type of skin irritation, this shampoo will help.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • This can cause irritation or an earplug to get stuck and require removal.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Take it slow and avoid any foods that may cause irritation or discomfort.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Keep in mind that trying to scrub these products off could cause more irritation.
    — Kelly Hoover Greenway, Health, 19 June 2024
  • This can clog pores and lead to acne or other skin irritations.
    — Carrie Bell, Outside, 17 Aug. 2025
  • But they must be worn snugly enough to have skin contact and may cause skin irritation.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Try to keep the strokes in a downward motion to avoid irritation.
    — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 23 July 2025
  • Soler left the game with left hip irritation in the fifth inning.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
  • The most common side effect was skin irritation at the patch site.
    — Lauren Neergaard, The Enquirer, 11 May 2023
  • But for redness- or irritation-prone skin, sometimes that’s not enough.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Formaldehyde can cause skin irritation and has been linked to cancer in pets.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
  • How do eye mites cause itching and irritation?
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The smart approach is starting slow — two to three nights per week — to avoid irritation.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
  • But that's also why a trimmer doesn't leave much (if any) skin irritation in its wake.
    — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Also the irritation of those who would rather not be bothered.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 June 2021
  • The most common side effect was skin irritation around the patch.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2023
  • The full-length zipper has a chafe guard to prevent irritation.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Sleeping with wet hair can lead to breakage, scalp irritation, and more.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
  • If there is no irritation after a few seconds, the product may be safe to use.
    — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
  • If the body senses irritation in the nose and is not in a deep stage of sleep, then someone may wake up to sneeze.
    — Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
  • Just a few weeks ago, for instance, there was that pesky copy-and-paste bug that was nothing short of an irritation.
    — Yoni Heisler, BGR, 18 Oct. 2022

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