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irritating

UK
/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

Translations

irritatingadjective
more irritating
Comp.
most irritating
Super.
UK
/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/
The constant noise from the construction site was incredibly irritating.
Le bruit constant du chantier était incroyablement agaçant.
irritantSe dit d’une substance ou d’un contact provoquant une irritation physique.
The chemicals in the detergent can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Les produits chimiques contenus dans la lessive peuvent être irritants pour la peau sensible.
Additional translations
énervantPlus familier que « agaçant » ; exprime un léger agacement.
Synonyms
annoying
exasperating
vexing
aggravating
infuriating
disturbing
troublesome
bothersome
Antonyms
pleasing
soothing
calming
irritatingnoun
UK
/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/
Gerund; uncountable noun meaning the act or process of causing irritation.
irritationEmploi nominal rare ; désigne l’action ou le fait d’irriter.
Constant irritating of the wound will slow the healing process.
L’irritation constante de la plaie ralentira le processus de guérison.
Synonyms
irritant
annoyance
irritation
nuisance
aggravation
bother
vexation
pest
plague
irritateverb

irritating

Gerund

irritated
Past Simple
irritated
Past Participle
irritating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪrɪteɪt/
US
/ˈɪrɪteɪt/
The constant noise from the construction site began to irritate the residents.
Le bruit constant du chantier a commencé à irriter les habitants.
Additional translations
agacerSurtout pour exprimer une gêne ou une exaspération légère.
Synonyms
annoy
bother
disturb
vex
agitate
exasperate
irk
provoke
peeve
madden
Antonyms
calm
soothe
pacify

Definitions

irritatingadjective
Causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger.
The constant noise from the construction site was incredibly irritating.
Causing physical irritation, inflammation, or discomfort to bodily tissue.
The chemicals in the detergent can be irritating to sensitive skin.
irritatingnoun
The act or process of causing irritation or annoyance.
Constant irritating of the wound will slow the healing process.
irritateverb
To cause annoyance or discomfort to someone.
The constant noise from the construction site began to irritate the residents.
To inflame or make a part of the body sore or sensitive.
The wool sweater irritated her skin, causing a rash.
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