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Irritates Meaning for Kids

What Does Irritates Mean?

Verb

  • To make someone feel annoyed or uncomfortable.
  • To cause a slight pain or discomfort.

Irritates — Full Explanation

Irritates means to make someone feel a little upset or annoyed. Like when someone keeps making noise while you are trying to play.

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Irritates Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
परेशान करना

pareshan karna

चिढ़ाना

chidhana

बिगाड़ना

bigaadna

kannada
ಕೋಪಗೊಳ್ಳುವುದು

kōpagolluvudu

ಕೋಪಗೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತದೆ

kōpagolluttade

ಕೋಪ

kōpa

bengali
বিরক্ত (birakta)

birakta

বিরক্ত করে (birakta kore)

birakta kore

অস্বস্তি দেয় (aswosti dey)

aswosti dey

spanish
irrita

ir-ri-ta

molesta

mo-les-ta

fastidia

fas-ti-dia

Irritates Synonyms

annoys troubles

Irritates Antonyms

satisfies soothes

Irritates in Sentences

  • Sometimes loud noises irritate me.
  • When my brother takes my toys, it irritates me.
  • It irritates me when I can't find my favorite book.
  • The bright light irritates my eyes.
  • When someone pokes me, it really irritates me.

💬 Irritates Chat: Listen In!

Queue for Pani Puri

Maya: "Ouch! Stop poking my arm, Aarav. It really irritates me."

Aarav: "I’m not poking hard. I’m just drumming like the dhol at Ganesh Chaturthi."

Maya: "Well, your dhol beats on my arm feel like mosquito bites."

Aarav: "But we’re stuck in this long queue for pani puri. I’m bored."

Maya: "Tap your own arm then. Or your leg. Not mine."

Aarav: "If I tap my leg, my slipper might fly off again. Remember last time?"

Amma: "Both of you, stand still, please. The line is moving."

Aarav: "See? It’s not moving fast at all. That irritates me more than anything."

Maya: "The slow line irritates you, and your poking irritates me. Everyone is irritated now."

Aarav: "Hmm. Okay, okay. No more poking. I’ll tap this steel railing instead."

Amma: "Better. Listen to the tap-tap. It sounds like tiny rain on the terrace, no?"

Maya: "Yeah… and I can smell the pani puri now. My irritation is running away."

Aarav: "Mine too. First pani puri is mine though."

Maya: "Deal. As long as you don’t poke me, nothing irritates me anymore."

Frequently Asked Questions About Irritates

What does 'irritates' mean?
Irritates means to make someone feel annoyed or uncomfortable.
How do you pronounce 'irritates'?
You pronounce 'irritates' like this: ir-uh-tayts.
What is the origin of the word 'irritates'?
The word 'irritates' comes from the Latin word 'irritare', which means to provoke or annoy.
What is the meaning of 'irritates' in Spanish?
The word 'irritates' in Spanish is 'irrita' (irrita).

Facts & Quotes About Irritates

Fact: Did you know that sometimes, when we feel irritated, it's our brain telling us to take a break?
Proverb: A calm mind is like a clear sky. (It reminds us to stay peaceful.)
Quote: "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James