Aggravating

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of aggravating

adjective Causing annoyance, irritation, or frustration

Example Sentences

A1 The long line at the grocery store was aggravating.

A2 Her constant complaints were aggravating to everyone around her.

B1 The never-ending paperwork was aggravating for the employees.

B2 The delays in the project were aggravating, causing frustration among team members.

C1 The lack of communication from the management was aggravating for the entire department.

C2 The repeated mistakes in the report were aggravating, leading to a loss of credibility for the company.

Examples of aggravating in a Sentence

formal The constant noise from the construction site next door is aggravating.

informal Her constant nagging is really aggravating.

slang His attitude is so aggravating, it's like nails on a chalkboard.

figurative The ongoing conflict between the two countries is aggravating tensions in the region.

Grammatical Forms of aggravating

past tense

aggravated

plural

aggravatings

comparative

more aggravating

superlative

most aggravating

present tense

aggravates

future tense

will aggravate

perfect tense

have aggravated

continuous tense

is aggravating

singular

aggravating

positive degree

aggravating

infinitive

to aggravate

gerund

aggravating

participle

aggravated

Origin and Evolution of aggravating

First Known Use: 0016 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'aggravating' originated from the Latin word 'aggravare' which means 'to make heavier'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'aggravating' evolved to mean 'irritating' or 'annoying' in English, shifting from its original meaning of 'making heavier'.