Meaning & Definition of word "Irritating"

Irritating

/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

adjective:

  • 1. causing annoyance or discomfort; provoking irritation.
    • Example: The constant buzzing of the mosquito was incredibly irritating.
  • 2. likely to cause irritation or distress.
    • Example: Her irritating habit of tapping her pen made it hard to concentrate.
  • 3. causing a feeling of displeasure or frustration.
    • Example: He found the repetitive nature of the task to be quite irritating.
  • 4. not pleasant or agreeable to the senses.
    • Example: The irritating noise from the construction site disrupted our sleep.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

irritating behavior:

Actions that cause annoyance.

irritating someone’s patience:

Testing someone's ability to remain calm.

Related Words

irritate:

To cause annoyance or discomfort.

irritation:

The state of being annoyed or troubled.

Slang Meanings of irritating

Meaning: A pain in the neck

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

Meaning: Buzzkill

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