- 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 EPA says methyl methacrylate is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
His misbehavior is minor — irritating but untenable when stacked together — like bouncing a ball against a wall, disappearing for fun or climbing on the roof.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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
The soldier with the orange sighed heavily, as if she were really irritating him.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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