irritated

• Décrit un état de contrariété ou de colère, généralement provoqué par une cause mineure ou répétée.

Describes a state of being annoyed or angered, typically by a minor or repeated cause.

1. Annoyed or angryB1formal

   Feeling slightly angry or annoyed, often because of something minor.

   Irrité, agacé

   • She was irritated by the constant noise from the construction site.
   • He became irritated when his computer crashed again.
   • The teacher looked irritated at the students' lack of attention.

   Synonymesaggravatedannoyedcrossexasperatedfrustratednettledpeevedriledvexed

   Antonymescalmcomposedcontentpleasedsereneunruffled

2. Inflamed or soreB2formalmedical

   Describing a part of the body that is red, swollen, or painful due to infection or irritation.

   irrité (partie du corps)

   • His eyes were irritated from the smoke.
   • The skin around the wound became red and irritated.
   • Allergies can cause irritated sinuses and a runny nose.

   Synonymeschafedinflamedpainfulrawredsoreswollentender

   Antonymeshealedhealthynormal

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer l'irritation, l'impatience ou une légère colère chez quelqu'un, ou de causer une douleur ou une inflammation d'une partie du corps.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger in someone, or to cause a part of the body to become sore or inflamed.

1. Annoy or botherB1formal

   To cause slight anger or annoyance, especially through repeated minor actions.

   irriter, agacer

   • The constant noise from the construction site began to irritate her.
   • His habit of tapping his pen on the desk irritates his coworkers.
   • She was irritated by the slow internet connection.

   Synonymesaggravateannoybotherexasperategallgrateirknettlepeevepesterprovokerilerufflevex

   Antonymescalmcomfortdelightpleasesoothe

2. Inflame or chafeB2formal

   To cause a part of the body to become sore, red, or swollen.

   Irriter, enflammer

   • The rough fabric irritated his skin.
   • Certain chemicals can irritate the eyes and lungs.
   • The wound became irritated and started to swell.

   Synonymesabradechafeexcoriatefretgallinflamerub

   Antonymescalmhealsoothe

3. Stimulate a responseC1formal

   To cause a physiological reaction, such as movement or contraction, by applying a stimulus.

   Stimuler une réponse physiologique

   • The electric current was used to irritate the muscle tissue.
   • The stimulus irritated the nerve, causing a reflex action.
   • Applying pressure can irritate the nerve endings.

   Synonymesactivateagitateexciteprovokestimulatetrigger