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

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

“What we need,” said Wednesday, suddenly, “is snow. A good, driving, irritating snow. Think ‘snow’ for me, will you?”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman