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irritating

[ir-i-tey-ting] / ˈɪr ɪˌteɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
vexatious
Synonyms


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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

Beyond being irritating, mosquitoes spread dangerous diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and Zika, which together cause more than 700,000 deaths each year.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

They note rapid data center expansion has been being blamed for rising power prices across some states and concerns over environmental issues, noise driving wildlife away and giant humming fans irritating residents.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

So instead of being better than their neighbors to the north, the Americans leaned into being meaner, heavier and generally more irritating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

"You were right about Sidana. That rhyming does get irritating real quick."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda