Irritating

/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

causing annoyance or discomfort; provoking irritation.

The constant buzzing of the mosquito was incredibly irritating.

likely to cause irritation or distress.

Her irritating habit of tapping her pen made it hard to concentrate.

causing a feeling of displeasure or frustration.

He found the repetitive nature of the task to be quite irritating.

not pleasant or agreeable to the senses.

The irritating noise from the construction site disrupted our sleep.

From Latin 'irritare', meaning 'to provoke or excite'.

irritating behavior

Actions that cause annoyance.

irritating someone’s patience

Testing someone's ability to remain calm.

irritate

To cause annoyance or discomfort.

irritation

The state of being annoyed or troubled.

A pain in the neck

That guy at work is such a pain in the neck; he's so irritating.

Buzzkill

Stop being a buzzkill and lighten up; your negativity is irritating.