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Dani felt irritated when the marker kept drying out.
What does Irritated mean?
Irritated means annoyed or bothered, especially by something repeated.
Dictionary definition
Annoyed or bothered, especially by something repeated.
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What does irritated mean?
Irritated means annoyed or bothered, especially by something repeated.
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ir · ih · tay · tid · strongest beat: ir
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WordIrritated.
Partadjective.
MeaningIrritated means annoyed or bothered, especially by something repeated.
ExampleExample: Dani felt irritated when the marker kept drying out.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ir · ih · tay · tid
- Strongest beat
- ir
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ir.
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Synonyms
Words like Irritated
annoyedUse when something keeps bothering someone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmUse when someone feels peaceful and steady.
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Word family
Irritated word family
Base word
irritate
adjective
irritating
Annoying or bothersome.
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Irritated can also describe skin, but here it describes a feeling.
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