Definitions for irritating
ir·ri·tat·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, plaguy, plaguey, teasing, vexatious, vexingadjective

   causing irritation or annoyance

   "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"

2. irritating, irritativeadjective

   (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite

   "an irritative agent"

3. irritating, painfuladjective

   causing physical discomfort

   "bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful"

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1. irritatingadjective

   causing annoyance.

2. irritatingadjective

   causing irritation of living tissue; -- used of physical stimuli.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. irritatingadjective

   Causing irritation, annoyance or pain.

2. irritatingadjective

   Stimulating or exciting a response.

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1. irritating

   Irritation, in biology and physiology, is a state of inflammation or painful reaction to allergy or cell-lining damage. A stimulus or agent which induces the state of irritation is an irritant. Irritants are typically thought of as chemical agents (for example phenol and capsaicin) but mechanical, thermal (heat), and radiative stimuli (for example ultraviolet light or ionising radiations) can also be irritants. Irritation also has non-clinical usages referring to bothersome physical or psychological pain or discomfort. Irritation can also be induced by some allergic response due to exposure of some allergens for example contact dermatitis, irritation of mucosal membranes and pruritus. Mucosal membrane is the most common site of irritation because it contains secretory glands that release mucous which attracts the allergens due to its sticky nature. Chronic irritation is a medical term signifying that afflictive health conditions have been present for a while. There are many disorders that can cause chronic irritation, the majority involve the skin, vagina, eyes and lungs.

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1. irritating

   Irritating refers to something causing annoyance, discomfort, or frustration. It is often used to describe unpleasant behavior, circumstances, or stimuli that may provoke impatience, displeasure, or a mild anger. This term can be used to refer to physical sensations or emotional experiences.

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1. Irritating

   of Irritate

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of irritating in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of irritating in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of irritating in a Sentence

1. Gabby Whitaker:

   It's irritating, but I've decided if I'm going to get to work, I have to deal with it, i just have to get through it.

2. Kin Hubbard:

   Nothing is as irritating as the fellow who chats pleasantly while he's overcharging you.

3. Sean Biggerstaff:

   It can be a bit irritating when someone asks me how the new film's coming along when I haven't worked on Harry Potter for two years. Generally speaking, I have no problem with it. Most actors go through their careers without ever being involved in something so spectacular, so I think it would be a bit ignorant of me to object to being associated with it. Harry Potter is an amazing thing. I'm not just being diplomatic here either. I'm still reminded regularly of what a unique experience it was.

4. Baron Patrick Maynard Stuart Blackett:

   May every young scientist remember... and not fail to keep his eyes open for the possibility that an irritating failure of his apparatus to give consistent results may once or twice in a lifetime conceal an important discovery.

5. Amber Luong:

   Any blood in your spinal fluid is very irritating to the brain and gives you a headache.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=irritating
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=irritating
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Irritating
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritating
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritating