Irritating Meaning

/ˈɪrəˌteɪtɪŋ/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjCausing irritation, annoyance or pain.

"irritating bureaucracy"

adjStimulating or exciting a response.

verbpresent participle and gerund of irritate

He is a very irritating critic of others.
Far from irritating my skin it was better than before I used it.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The constant buzzing of the fly was so ____ that he could not concentrate on his book.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ sound of the dripping faucet kept her awake for most of the night despite her best efforts.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The constant buzzing of the fly was so ____ that he could not concentrate on his book.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ sound of the dripping faucet kept her awake for most of the night despite her best efforts.

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