irritation
/ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/noun
A feeling of annoyance, or the condition of being annoyed.
Example sentences
- “She couldn't hide her irritation when the train was delayed again.”
- “To his irritation, the printer jammed again just before the meeting.”
Covers both the feeling and a medical symptom: skin irritation. Milder than 'anger' on the emotional scale.