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Irritated Feeling angry, annoyed, or bothered by something small. ■ "When my roommate left dirty dishes in the sink, I couldn't help but feel irritated. Maybe next time they should try doing their part around here."
irritable Adjective: Capable of being easily annoyed or irritated. Someone who is easily irritated is often described as "irritable". ■ She's so irritable today, I think she's having a bad hair day.
Angrier To become increasingly irritated and upset, usually to an extreme degree. ■ "I'm getting angrier and angrier by the second at this traffic jam. I can't believe we're stuck in it!"
Annoyance A state of being constantly irritated or annoyed by someone or something. ■ "I can't stand my neighbor's barking dog. It's such an annoyance every morning!"
annoyed feeling irritated or upset by someone or something, often because of their constant noise, interruptions, or other forms of disturbance ■ "I'm so annoyed by my roommate's loud music. Can you please turn it down?"
displeased Feeling irritated or unhappy because something does not meet one's expectations. ■ "I was displeased with the service at this restaurant. The waiter forgot to bring me my water and the food arrived cold."
grated an excessive feeling of being annoyed or irritated by something ■ John was so grated by the slow elevator that he started yelling at it.
Pricked to be annoyed or irritated by something. ■ "I'm pricked by the sight of so many people talking on their phones at the movies."
Provoked To cause someone to become angry or irritated, often unnecessarily. ■ "I can't believe you got a ticket for speeding! That was completely provoked by the cop."
ulcers Noun: A small, irritated sore on the lining of the stomach or intestines. ■ "I didn't eat any spicy food for a week after getting ulcers."
Colitis A medical condition in which the lining of the colon becomes inflamed and irritated, causing diarrhea and abdominal pain. ■ "She was so embarrassed about her colitis that she stopped going to parties. But then she realized that everyone else had it too, and she started wearing a sign that read 'I have colitis - join the club!'
flaky adj. 1. Having a loose, dry, or scaly surface; 2. Easily annoyed or irritated. ■ The baker's freshly baked croissants were flaky on the outside and soft on the inside., When my roommate found out I had been using her toothbrush, she got so flaky about it that she started crying.
grouchy A person who is always in a bad mood and easily irritated. ■ John's always been a bit grouchy, but today he took it to a whole new level when he got a flat tire on the way to work.
prickly adjective: 1. Having spines or thorns on the surface of a plant or animal., 2. Being easily offended or irritated by criticism or slight., 3. (slang) Having sexual intercourse with someone of the opposite gender. ■ Example 1: The prickly pear cactus is known for its spiny fruit, which can be quite painful to eat without proper preparation., Example 2: He was prickly about the criticism of his presentation, but he should have taken it in stride instead., Example 3: They went out on a date and ended up having a really prickly moment when they got lost in the woods.