irritating
[ ir-i-tey-ting ]
adjective
causing irritation; annoying; provoking; irritating questions.
Origin of irritating
1First recorded in 1700–10; irritat(e) + -ing2
Other words from irritating
- ir·ri·tat·ing·ly, adverb
- non·ir·ri·tat·ing, adjective
- un·ir·ri·tat·ing, adjective
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How to use irritating in a sentence
Vaseline is a soothing, nonirritating, and bland protective ointment for external use.
Chlorlyptus is a mild and relatively nonirritating antiseptic of marked action on pus and suppuration.
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