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irritating

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

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

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

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

Thomas had to suppress a groan—this was getting irritating.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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