Irritation

Persistent, low-level aggravation.

Family Anger
Valence negative
Arousal moderate activation
Intensity Gentle
Opposite Patience

Persistent, low-level aggravation. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where irritation lives in the body

Head
Lightness
Quiet
Face
Slight warmth
Quiet
Chest
A faint pull
Quiet
Shoulders
Slight rise
Quiet

Related emotions

AnnoyanceAnger familyAngerAnger familyPatienceThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for irritation. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.