Vocabulary Entry

irritant

|noun • adjective

noun

Something that causes annoyance or discomfort.

Example Sentences

"The loud noise from the construction site was a constant irritant."

"Traffic jams are a common irritant for commuters."

"She tried to ignore the small irritants in her daily routine."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The irritant substance caused a rash on his skin."

"Her irritant comments during the meeting were uncalled for."

"The irritant sound of the alarm kept him awake all night."