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Vocabulary Entry
irritating
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Causing annoyance or discomfort.
Example Sentences
"The irritating noise kept me awake all night."
"She found his constant interruptions quite irritating."
"The irritating itch on my arm made it hard to concentrate."
V
verb
To provoke someone or make them angry.
Example Sentences
"His comments began to irritate her."
"Please don't irritate the dog while he's eating."
"It's easy to irritate someone who is already stressed."
N
noun
The act of causing annoyance.
Example Sentences
"The constant noise became an irritant to everyone in the building."
"Her criticism turned into an irritant during the meeting."
"Finding an irritant in your daily routine can help you improve your situation."