Irritated
Also known as aggravated, annoyed, bugged, irked, miffed, peeved, ticked off, vexed
A surface prickle of annoyance at something small that grates, like a noise, a delay or a repeated habit: sharp, but usually quick to pass.
In the body
- A tightening around the eyes
- A sharp breath out
- Fingers tapping or fidgeting
Needs behind it
When these needs aren’t met
Softer and stronger
- Displeased
- Grumpy
- Irritated
- Frustrated
- Impatient
- Exasperated
Often confused with
Irritated is a prickle of annoyance at something that grates; cross is a small flash of anger that something went against your wishes.
Displeased is a quiet sense that something falls short; irritated has more prickle, with something actively grating on you.
Irritated is aimed at something that grates; edgy is a tension already in you that makes small things land hard.
Irritated is a surface prickle at something small; frustrated comes when effort keeps meeting a block.
Grumpy is a sour mood that colours everything for a while; irritated is a reaction to one particular thing that grates.