irritating
adjective
ir·ri·tat·ing
ˈir-ə-ˌtā-tiŋ 
: causing displeasure, anger, or annoyance
an irritating noise/habit
I felt more and more angry. There was something very irritating and aggressive in Summerlee's demeanour.—
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Examples of irritating in a Sentence
his particularly irritating habit of leaving his dirty clothes on the floor
this soap leaves a residue that might be a little irritating if you have sensitive skin
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
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“Irritating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritating. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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