irritating

Example Sentences

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But I will stick with country, though in this case the faux, almost skiffle-esque kind, and shift back to the young’uns, to name my No. 1 Most Irritating Song of the Year.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2015

Irritating as Sutton’s opinion was, it set into motion the final smack down between gay couples and the states that forbade their marriages.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2015

Irritating at first, the conceit works by meshing with Wagner's opera instead of conflicting with it.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2011

It's impossible to say whether Zahn in particular is either a really good actor or just Really Irritating.

From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2011

Irritating as Miss Kenton's behaviour was, I could not afford to give it much thought, for by then the first of the guests had arrived.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro