- present participle of irritate.
irritating
Example Sentences
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A government source said the upgrade would "rocket boost connectivity on every main line train in Britain over the next few years, tackling both slow speeds and irritating not-spots".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The US Environmental Protection Agency says methyl methacrylate is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Both substances have similarly irritating effects, despite different ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Such reactions can range from responses with “no clinical manifestations” to irritating rashes to life-threatening conditions such as anaphylactic shock, which constricts breathing and impairs motor function.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
“With the exception of some rather irritating posturing in bars, I don’t know if I’ve ever had anyone actually leap to my defense before.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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