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Irritated: alternatives and connections

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Irritated

of Irritate

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Similar meaning 2

Displeased 84% connected

of Displease

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Displeased 84% connected

of Displease

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Synonym 6

Annoyed 92% connected

of Annoy

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Nettled 92% connected

of Nettle

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Riled 92% connected

of Rile

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Roiled 92% connected

of Roil

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Steamed 92% connected

of Steam

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Stung 92% connected

of Sting

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Softer synonym 2

Angry 90% connected

Troublesome; vexatious; rigorous.

emotion intensity 58% interchangeable less formal stronger

Irritated describes mild or temporary anger.

She was angry. / She was irritated by the delay.
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