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irritating - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
irritating
Definition
(adj) causing irritation or annoyance
Synonyms
:
annoying
,
bothersome
,
galling
,
nettlesome
,
pesky
,
pestering
,
pestiferous
,
plaguey
,
plaguy
,
teasing
,
vexatious
,
vexing
Example Sentence
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
found it galling to have to ask permission
an irritating delay
nettlesome paperwork
a pesky mosquito
swarms of pestering gnats
a plaguey newfangled safety catch
a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
a vexatious child
it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
Definition
(adj) (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite
Synonyms
:
irritative
Example Sentence
an irritative agent
Definition
(adj) causing physical discomfort
Synonyms
:
painful
Example Sentence
bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful
Word used in video below:
text: I am never irritating or abusive
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