How to Use irritated in a Sentence

irritated

adjective
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  • Don't go crazy, though—the goal is soft skin, not irritated skin.
    — Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2022
  • To combat the wear and tear, give them something to soothe dry, irritated skin.
    — Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 13 Oct. 2022
  • And the Lakers’ front office would have every right to be irritated with how James put them through the wringer on this.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The stress and strain of modern life (and the aging process) can leave eyes looking tired, irritated, and darkened.
    — Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
  • When those levels are out of balance, the skin can become irritated and the hair dry, says De Oleo.
    — Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
  • It’s been used for decades to help heal irritated skin, and is a great option for anyone who needs some moisture in a pinch.
    — Daley Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The cat has a small spot of irritated skin — brought on by excessive licking and scratching — that needs to heal.
    — Cathy Free, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2023
  • This is the only oil that doesn't leave my skin itchy and irritated after shaving.
    — Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • If a team's season appears on the cusp of heading south, the fan base becomes irritated.
    — Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 3 Nov. 2022
  • This can leave their skin feeling dry, itchy, and irritated.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Plus, my skin didn't feel tight or irritated, and the formula didn't cause any post-beach breakouts.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Tens of thousands more woke up weak of breath and frothing at the mouth, their eyes severely irritated.
    — Jasmine Liu, The New Republic, 12 July 2023
  • Rivera and Martin warn that the skin in or around the ears can become irritated with long-term wear of headphones, resulting in painful sores.
    — Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Leave it on for 20 minutes or, better yet, overnight for bright, less irritated skin.
    — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Rubbing up on just about anything can cause the skin to become irritated.
    — Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 31 May 2023
  • This causes a red, irritated rash that burns and itches.
    — Joelle Smith, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The teaser trailer opens with Cootie looking irritated, painting over holes in the wall.
    — Katie Reul, Variety, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Try not to get irritated if your phone keeps going off and distracting you.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The skin around her eyes was red and irritated, and all of the wrinkles on her pretty face were exaggerated.
    — Hazlitt, 26 July 2023
  • Dry indoor air is a common issue in the wintertime that can cause dry skin, stuffy noses, irritated eyes and more.
    — Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Hives are sometimes confused with a rash, which refers to any irritated, red, or itchy spots on the skin, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
  • This shampoo also helps dogs with dry, irritated, and itchy skin.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
  • And part of why people are irritated is that some of the water isn’t even going to American cows but rather Saudi dairy cows.
    — Noah Gordon, The New Republic, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Or maybe your scalp is so dry and irritated that the slightest bit of sun exposure can leave your head burning and in need of protection.
    — Emily Burns, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Scenes of rich overlords sipping Champagne and acting irritated while the crowd howls for bread rarely end well for the Champagne sippers.
    — Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2023
  • Highlighter Balm is free of any glitz and packed with calming green tea and chamomile extracts to soothe irritated skin for a gorgeous, low-key glow, Luna says.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 26 June 2023
  • So, no matter how itchy or irritated your plaques may feel, try to keep your hands off and enlist the help of a professional, ASAP.
    — Kelly Dougher, Allure, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The bristles are super soft and flexible on the complexion, so the skin won’t get irritated with blending strokes.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • And many people were very impatient with me or irritated— Alex: For not using it?
    — The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 29 Mar. 2023
  • But why, specifically, do our hands, feet, and lips become cracked and irritated in the winter?
    — Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024

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