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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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Absences through injury have been an irritating constant throughout Welbeck’s career.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Here’s How To Keep Them In Place There’s nothing more irritating than looking in the bathroom mirror only to notice that the beautiful design of your necklace is actually on the backside of your neck, while the clasp is sitting front and center.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
For some people, double cleansing may be too irritating.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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 15 Jun. 2025.
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