irritation
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण इरिटेशन
खीझ, झुंझलाहट, चिढ़
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Asked in previous papers
as synonym
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[U]
the feeling of being annoyed
खीझ, झुंझलाहट, चिढ़
- She could not hide her irritation at the delay.
- Radhika's irritation grew as the line moved slowly, and she began to tap her foot.
- He sighed with irritation when the lift stopped again.
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- Much to my irritation, the shop had already closed.
- There was a note of irritation in her voice.
Synonyms annoyance exasperation vexation displeasure anger
Opposite pleasure delight calm contentment
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[C]
something that annoys you
चिढ़ का कारण
- The noise from the road is a constant irritation.
- The loud music from next door is a daily irritation for the whole building.
- Slow internet is a constant irritation when I study online.
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- Mosquitoes are a minor irritation in the evening.
- For the neighbours, the barking dog was a daily irritation.
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[U, C]
a painful feeling in a part of your body
जलन, खुजली
- eye irritation caused by smoke
- Dust in the air can cause throat irritation, especially in the dry season.
- Pollen can cause skin irritation in some people.
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- The cream soothes any irritation caused by insect bites.
- Stop using the soap if you notice irritation of the eyes.
Synonyms inflammation soreness itching burning
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
irritation (uncountable): feeling of annoyance
As a feeling, irritation is uncountable.
भावना के रूप में 'irritation' uncountable है।
- She could not hide her irritation.
- He sighed in irritation.
irritation at / with sth
Use at or with for the cause of annoyance.
खीझ के कारण के लिए 'at' या 'with' आता है।
- His irritation at the delay grew.
- She felt irritation with her brother.
an irritation (countable): something that annoys
With a, it means a thing that annoys you.
a के साथ इसका अर्थ वह चीज़ है जो आपको चिढ़ाए।
- The constant noise is an irritation.
irritation (physical)
In medicine, irritation is a sore or inflamed state of skin, eyes or throat.
चिकित्सा में irritation त्वचा, आँखों या गले की जलन या सूजन की स्थिति है।
- Dust causes irritation of the eyes.
- The cream may cause skin irritation.
irritation + in / of
For physical use, in or of names the body part.
शारीरिक अर्थ में 'in' या 'of' शरीर का भाग बताता है।
- There is an irritation in my throat.
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adjective + irritation
mildslightgrowingobviousskin
- There was growing irritation among the passengers.
verb + irritation
causefeelshowhiderelieve
- The lotion relieves skin irritation.
irritation + noun
of the throatof the eyesof the skinin his voice
- There was irritation in his voice.
with / in irritation
inwithout ofto the
- She shook her head in irritation.
source of irritation
source ofcause ofminorconstant
- Traffic noise is a constant source of irritation.
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- The delay caused great irritation among the passengers.
देरी से यात्रियों में भारी खीझ फैल गई।
- He rubbed his eyes to ease the irritation.
उसने जलन कम करने के लिए अपनी आँखें मलीं।
- Her irritation showed in her voice.
उसकी खीझ उसकी आवाज़ में झलक रही थी।
- Smoke can cause irritation to the throat.
धुआँ गले में जलन पैदा कर सकता है।
- Slow internet is a daily irritation for students.
धीमा इंटरनेट विद्यार्थियों के लिए रोज़ की खीझ है।
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✗ He felt a great irritation on the delay.
✓ He felt great irritation at the delay.
Use at for the cause and drop a before the uncountable noun.
कारण के लिए 'at' आता है, और uncountable noun से पहले 'a' हटा दें।
✗ The cream irritates to my skin.
✓ The cream irritates my skin.
Irritate is transitive and takes no to.
Irritate सकर्मक है और उसके बाद to नहीं आता।
✗ I have irritation of my son.
✓ I am irritated with my son.
Irritation is not used with of; use irritated with.
'Irritation' के साथ 'of' नहीं आता; 'irritated with' का प्रयोग करें।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three describe being annoyed, but they differ in strength.
तीनों नाराज़गी बताते हैं, पर तीव्रता में अंतर है।
A mild feeling of annoyance, or a sore feeling in the body.
हल्की खीझ की भावना, या शरीर में जलन का अनुभव।
- He felt irritation at the noise.
The state of being slightly angry because of something.
किसी बात से हल्का क्रोधित होने की अवस्था।
- She sighed with annoyance.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
annoyance exasperation vexation displeasure anger nuisance bother pest thorn in the flesh inflammation soreness itching burning
Antonyms
AaSpelling
ir·ri·ta·tion
Double r and one t (not 'iritation' or 'irritasion').
दो r और एक t ('iritation' या 'irritasion' गलत है)।
?Which word?
Keep the family apart: irritate (annoy), irritated (annoyed), irritating (annoying), irritable (easily annoyed), irritation (the feeling).
परिवार को अलग रखिए: irritate (चिढ़ाना), irritated (चिढ़ा हुआ), irritating (चिढ़ाने वाला), irritable (जल्दी चिढ़ने वाला), irritation (भावना)।
Keep the annoyance words together: irritation, annoyance, exasperation (strong irritation), vexation, pique (resentment from hurt pride).
खीझ के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: irritation, annoyance, exasperation (तीव्र खीझ), vexation, pique (आहत स्वाभिमान से नाराज़गी)।