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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The power plant doesn’t just sound irritating, nearby homeowners say.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Some have threatened to seek relief in courtrooms from the irritating happenings near their once-quiet homes.
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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The power plant doesn’t just sound irritating, nearby homeowners say.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Some have threatened to seek relief in courtrooms from the irritating happenings near their once-quiet homes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Medicine for an irritating problem Incontinence is one thing.
—Ralph Jones, HubSpot, 20 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.
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