Irritating

Pronunciation: /ˈɪr.ɪˌteɪ.tɪŋ/

Definitions of irritating

adjective causing annoyance, impatience, or displeasure

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music was irritating.

A2 Her constant complaining is irritating.

B1 The slow internet connection can be irritating at times.

B2 The repetitive sound of the alarm clock is irritating.

C1 The constant interruptions during the meeting were irritating.

C2 The never-ending construction noise outside the office is irritating.

Examples of irritating in a Sentence

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

informal I find it really irritating when people chew with their mouths open.

slang Her constant nagging is so irritating, I can't stand it.

figurative The way he always interrupts me is like a mosquito buzzing in my ear - irritating and hard to ignore.

Grammatical Forms of irritating

• past tense: irritated
• plural: irritating
• comparative: more irritating
• superlative: most irritating
• present tense: irritates
• future tense: will irritate
• perfect tense: has irritated
• continuous tense: is irritating
• singular: irritating
• positive degree: irritating
• infinitive: to irritate
• gerund: irritating
• participle: irritated

Origin and Evolution of irritating

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irritating' originated from the Latin word 'irritatus', which means 'excited, provoked, or agitated'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'irritating' evolved to describe something that causes annoyance or anger, shifting from its original meaning of excitement or agitation.