irritate
verb (used with object)
to excite to impatience or anger; annoy.
is irritating
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present progressiveof irritate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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For some, the noise is irritating but manageable.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
The EPA says methyl methacrylate is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans.
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
The dishonesty of this response is irritating, of course.
From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2024
“The fact that I defend Christian teachings is irritating to a lot of people,” he said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
“I think this milkshake is irritating my throat,” he said.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
