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Irritating

/ˈɪrəˌteɪtɪŋ/
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(adj) Causing irritation, annoyance or pain.

He is a very irritating critic of others.
Far from irritating my skin it was better than before I used it.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ sound of the dripping faucet kept her awake for most of the night despite her best efforts.

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