irritating
ˈɪrɪˌteɪtɪŋ
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Definition of irritating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotioncausing annoyance or impatience
  • His constant humming was irritating to everyone in the room..
annoying bothersome
2.
physical discomfortTECH.causing itching or sorenessTECH.
  • The fabric was irritating to her skin.
aggravating annoying bothersome
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Origin of irritating

Latin, irritare (to excite)

Terms with irritating included in their meaning

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irritation
cause an irritating feeling by light touch
itchyadj.
irritating
causing an unpleasant sensation on the skin
throat
irritating and itchy
frustration
express frustration or annoyance at an irritating event
irritating
causing annoyance or irritation
irritating
causing slight irritation or annoyance
irritating
causing irritation or annoyance in a subtle way
personality
harsh and irritating in manner

Examples of irritating in a sentence

  • Her habit of interrupting was irritating to her friends.
  • The lotion was irritating to his rash.
  • Dust can be irritating to the eyes.

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  1. French:agaçant, douloureux, ...
  2. German:nervig, reizend, ...
  3. Italian:fastidioso, urticante, ...
  4. Spanish:molesto, ...
  5. Portuguese:aborrecido, incómodo, ...
  6. Chinese:恼人的, 刺激的, ...
  7. Japanese:イライラさせる, 刺激を与える, ...
  8. Arabic:مُزْعِج, مُهَيِّج, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲצְבֵּן, מְגָרֶה, ...
  10. Russian:раздражающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дратівливий, подразливий, ...
  12. Hindi:झुंझलाहटभरा, खुजलीदार, ...
irritate
ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt

Definition of irritate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
annoyanceprovoke impatience or anger in someone
  • His constant humming irritates me.
annoy bother provoke
2.
inflameTECH.cause inflammation or other discomfort in a part of the bodyTECH.
  • The rough fabric can irritate sensitive skin..
annoy inflame
3.
biological responseTECH.stimulate a response in an organism or partTECH.
  • The chemical irritates the plant's leaves.
agitate provoke stimulate
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Origin of irritate

Latin, irritare (to excite)

Examples of irritate in a sentence

  • His habit of interrupting others can irritate anyone.
  • The chemicals in the lotion can irritate your skin.
  • Dust particles can irritate the eyes.
  • The dust irritates the nasal passages.
  • Certain fabrics can irritate sensitive skin.

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  1. French:agacer, provoquer une irritation, ...
  2. German:nerven, entzünden, ...
  3. Italian:irritare, provocare, ...
  4. Spanish:irritar, inflamar, ...
  5. Portuguese:irritar, inflamar, ...
  6. Chinese:惹恼, 刺激, ...
  7. Japanese:苛立たせる, 炎症を引き起こす, ...
  8. Arabic:أَغْضَبَ, أَهَاجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְעַצְבֵּן, לְגָרוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:раздражать, раздражить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дратувати, подразнювати, ...
  12. Hindi:चिढ़ाना, सुखाना, ...

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