irritating

Example Sentences

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Both substances have similarly irritating effects, despite different ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

This trip to Brooklyn, and the other trips, were a little less irritating, though.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

For Alessandra and others who live nearby, the mob of media parked on their sidewalks was an unusual site, irritating to many, but exciting and "popping" to Alessandra and others.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Lyra was crying, and Asta was trying to comfort Pan, but the little ferret wouldn’t be comforted and burrowed closer around Lyra’s neck, only irritating her further.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman