Synonyms for irritation

Other words for “irritation”, grouped by meaning.

We found 12 synonyms for “irritation”. The most common are annoyance, vexation, botheration, pique, temper.

noun the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

noun a sudden outburst of anger

noun the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

noun an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

noun unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

noun the act of troubling or annoying someone

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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