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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..
2.
physical discomfortTECH. causing itching or sorenessTECH.
- The fabric was irritating to her skin.
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
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
non-irritating foods
diet avoiding spicy, fried, or raw foods
irritation
something extremely irritating or hard to tolerate
irritating
causing intense irritation or distress
annoyance
situation that is extremely irritating
behavior
person or thing that is very annoying or irritating
irritating cleverness
someone who acts know-it-all and irritatingly clever
self-satisfied
showing self-satisfaction in an irritating way
irritating plant
plant with stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
communication
forceful and irritating in expression
annoyance
irritating or annoying
irritating
causing irritation or friction
annoyance
act of annoying or irritating someone
behavior
complaining in a persistent and irritating way
sensation
irritating to the skin or senses
emotion
complain in a weak or irritating way
irritating
causing irritation or discomfort to the nerves
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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- French:agaçant, douloureux, ...
- German:nervig, reizend, ...
- Italian:fastidioso, urticante, ...
- Spanish:molesto, ...
- Portuguese:aborrecido, incómodo, ...
- Chinese:恼人的, 刺激的, ...
- Japanese:イライラさせる, 刺激を与える, ...
- Arabic:مُزْعِج, مُهَيِّج, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲצְבֵּן, מְגָרֶה, ...
- Russian:раздражающий, ...
- Ukrainian:дратівливий, подразливий, ...
- Hindi:झुंझलाहटभरा, खुजलीदार, ...
Definition of irritate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
annoyanceprovoke impatience or anger in someone
- His constant humming irritates me.
2.
inflameTECH. cause inflammation or other discomfort in a part of the bodyTECH.
- The rough fabric can irritate sensitive skin..
3.
biological responseTECH. stimulate a response in an organism or partTECH.
- The chemical irritates the plant's leaves.
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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- French:agacer, provoquer une irritation, ...
- German:nerven, entzünden, ...
- Italian:irritare, provocare, ...
- Spanish:irritar, inflamar, ...
- Portuguese:irritar, inflamar, ...
- Chinese:惹恼, 刺激, ...
- Japanese:苛立たせる, 炎症を引き起こす, ...
- Arabic:أَغْضَبَ, أَهَاجَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַצְבֵּן, לְגָרוֹת, ...
- Russian:раздражать, раздражить, ...
- Ukrainian:дратувати, подразнювати, ...
- Hindi:चिढ़ाना, सुखाना, ...
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