- present participle of irritate.
irritating
Example Sentences
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A government source said the upgrade would "rocket boost connectivity on every main line train in Britain over the next few years, tackling both slow speeds and irritating not-spots".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Both substances have similarly irritating effects, despite different ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
This trip to Brooklyn, and the other trips, were a little less irritating, though.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
It was irritating and frightening all at once, for she sensed that this presence was not benevolent.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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