Prickliness

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɪkˈɫiˈnɛs/

Prickliness (noun)

  1. The quality of feeling uncomfortable on the skin, like small points or hairs that make you want to scratch.
  2. A tendency to cause irritation or annoyance, especially in how someone speaks or behaves.

Examples

  • The prickliness on my skin made me want to scratch.
  • The fabric caused prickliness, and I felt uncomfortable all day.