- present participle of irritate.
irritating
Example Sentences
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“Essential oils are natural and can be irritating allergens. And ‘chemical-free skincare’ is scientifically impossible; water is a chemical, lipids are chemicals, and vitamins are chemicals.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
For some, the noise is irritating but manageable.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
For nearly 60 years, “60 Minutes” has stood apart because of its stubborn independence and commitment to irritating powerful people.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
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
“I think this milkshake is irritating my throat,” he said.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
