B2adjectiveemotions
US/ˈɪr.ə.teɪ.tɪŋ/
UK/ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/
making you feel annoyed, or making your skin or eyes sore
In context
The most irritating thing about my roommate is that he never washes his cups.
That song is catchy at first, but it becomes irritating after a while.
Some soaps can be irritating to people with sensitive skin.
Words that go with irritating
adjective + noun
- irritating habitHe has an irritating habit of checking his phone while you talk.
- irritating noiseThe old fridge makes an irritating noise at night.
adverb + adjective
- really irritatingIt's really irritating when the Wi-Fi keeps dropping.
- extremely irritatingThe constant advertising on the app is extremely irritating.
- slightly irritatingHer laugh is slightly irritating, but she's very kind.
adjective + preposition
- irritating toThe smoke was irritating to my eyes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I feel very irritating when people are late.Correct: I feel very irritated when people are late.