Chafed

Chafed describes a state of irritation, soreness, or inflammation caused by repeated rubbing against something else. This rubbing can be from clothing, skin on skin contact, or any surface generating friction. It can also extend to mean emotionally frustrated, annoyed, or impatient. It can range in severity from a mild annoyance to significant discomfort, even pain, and can result in raw, red, or even blistered skin. The word often suggests an uncomfortable experience involving sustained contact or pressure. The type of contact or pressure and the degree of that contact or pressure affects the effect of the word.

Chafed meaning with examples

• After running a marathon, the runner's thighs were severely chafed from the friction of their shorts and the constant movement. The raw skin made walking difficult for days afterward. They learned the importance of proper attire and anti-chafing products for the next race.
• The constant rubbing of the rough wool sweater against her sensitive skin caused her neck to become increasingly chafed and red. She had to switch to a softer material to avoid further irritation and to allow the skin to heal. A doctor prescribed cream to calm the skin.
• He grew increasingly chafed by the repeated delays and cancellations of his flight, he imagined arriving late to the wedding. He started to lose patience with the airline staff. He decided to make other arrangements to keep from the chafing growing worse.
• The old man's hands were chafed from years of hard labor and constant contact with tools and harsh materials. The skin was calloused in places. He said his hands may not look pretty, but they had paid the bills and built his life.