irritating

Example Sentences

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Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Some have praised the UK for taking a risk, others find it irritating.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Underwater speakers blasting irritating sounds, and a curtain of air bubbles, would also deter the carp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The irritating part is, after Miss Celia makes these stupid calls and hangs up the phone, she picks that receiver right back up.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett