slight irritation

Frequency: 7.89.2 per million words

Indicates a small amount of annoyance.

irritationADJECTIVE + irritation (feeling)

Categories:

slight

Examples (10)

  • He felt slight irritation at being kept waiting.
  • There was a slight irritation in her voice when she heard the news.
  • The constant noise caused him a slight irritation.
  • She tried to hide her slight irritation with their persistent questions.
  • A slight irritation can sometimes escalate into a major argument.
  • Despite the slight irritation, he continued his work diligently.
  • He couldn't help but show a slight irritation at the interruption.
  • The delay caused only a slight irritation among the passengers.
  • He experienced a slight irritation when his computer crashed unexpectedly.
  • The children's endless questions eventually led to a slight irritation for their mother.