irritating
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Causing irritation, annoyance or pain.
Adjective
Examples
irritating bureaucracy
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Stimulating or exciting a response.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “irritating” mean?
Causing irritation, annoyance or pain.
Is “irritating” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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