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irritation

irritation

Meaning of irritation

mild anger

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British English/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
American English/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
Russian transcription[rəzdrɐˈʐenʲɪje]
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irritation with Russian translation

irritation usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Постоянный шум из соседнего здания был настоящим раздражением.

The constant noise from the building next door was a real irritation.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он почесал шею с явным раздражением.

He rubbed his neck with visible irritation.

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irritation belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

irritationраздражение
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parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
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irritation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between irritation / annoyance / vexation / displeasure / pet peeve / anger

🇬🇧English
irritation

General neutral term for a feeling of annoyance or discomfort; can also denote a physical irritation (skin, eyes).

B2Often

I felt a growing irritation at the constant noise.

Я испытывал нарастающее раздражение из‑за постоянного шума.

🇬🇧English

A common, slightly lighter word for irritation, often used for everyday minor irritants.

B2Very Often

His constant tapping was a real annoyance.

Его постоянное постукивание было настоящим раздражением (раздражало).

V
🇬🇧English
vexation

A more literary or slightly old-fashioned word for irritation, often with a sense of being put out or bothered.

C1Rarely

Much to his vexation, the train was delayed again.

К его огорчению поезд опять задержали.

D
🇬🇧English
displeasure

A somewhat formal word for mild or measured unhappiness or dissatisfaction.

B2Rarely

The manager expressed his displeasure at the missed deadline.

Менеджер выразил своё недовольство просроченным сроком.

P
🇬🇧English
pet peeve

An idiom for a small, personal annoyance — something that particularly irritates an individual.

B2Often

A major pet peeve of mine is people chewing loudly.

Моё постоянное раздражение/то, что меня особенно раздражает — когда люди громко жуют.

🇬🇧English

Stronger emotion than irritation; denotes active anger or rage rather than mild annoyance.

B1Very Often

Her anger was obvious when she slammed the door.

Её гнев был очевиден, когда она хлопнула дверью.

E
🇬🇧English
exasperation

Stronger than mere irritation; conveys frustration combined with irritation, often after repeated problems.

C1Rarely

She sighed in exasperation when the instructions were unclear again.

Она вздохнула с раздражением/отчаянием, когда инструкции снова оказались непонятными.

🇬🇧English

Irritation arising from blocked goals or repeated failure; combines annoyance with a sense of thwarted effort.

B2Very Often

He felt mounting frustration as the project fell behind schedule.

Он испытывал нарастающее чувство фрустрации по мере отставания проекта от графика.

I
🇬🇧English
irritability

Refers to a tendency or state of being easily irritated (a trait or temporary condition), not a single instance of irritation.

B2Often

His irritability increased after a week without sleep.

Его раздражительность усилилась после недели без сна.

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How to pronounce irritation and what this word means

irritation translation: раздражение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce irritation

/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/

irritation translation

раздражение

irritation examples

The constant noise from the building next door was a real irritation.

irritation transcription

/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/, /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/

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irritation meaning: what does it mean?

mild anger

irritation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

irritation is pronounced as /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

irritation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The constant noise from the building next door was a real irritation. Translation: Постоянный шум из соседнего здания был настоящим раздражением.

Is irritation part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, irritation (раздражение) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is irritation part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, irritation (раздражение) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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