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.—
Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan DoyleExamples 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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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
No-see-um bites may be painful and irritating.
—Eva Flowe
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Sulfate-free shampoos are often less irritating to sensitive scalps, too.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Derms say mineral blocks tend to be less irritating for sensitive skin.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irritating
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“Irritating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritating. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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