irritation

Meanings

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
• a sudden outburst of anger
• (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
  • "any food produced irritation of the stomach"
• the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
• the act of troubling or annoying someone

Synonyms

aggravation, annoyance, annoying, botheration, discomfort, excitation, innervation, pique, provocation, soreness, temper, vexation