irritating
/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/
ir · ri · tat · ing
ˈɪr · ɪ · teɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. making someone feel annoyed or angry
Significado en Español
irritante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gây khó chịu, làm bực mình
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Example Sentence
That squeaky noise is really irritating.
那种吱吱声真的很烦人。
Synonyms
annoying
bothersome
aggravating
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “irritating”:
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A
soothing
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B
pleasing
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C
annoying
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D
calming
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C — annoying.
“irritating” means adj. making someone feel annoyed or angry
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ buzz of the tiny mosquito kept her awake all night long.
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A
soothing
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B
irritating
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C
pleasant
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D
calming
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B — irritating.
“irritating” means adj. making someone feel annoyed or angry
Common questions about “irritating”
What does “irritating” mean?
irritating — adj. making someone feel annoyed or angry. In Chinese: 令人恼火的.
How do you pronounce “irritating”?
irritating is pronounced /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ir · ri · tat · ing.
How do you use “irritating” in a sentence?
That squeaky noise is really irritating. (那种吱吱声真的很烦人。)
What are synonyms for “irritating”?
annoying, bothersome, aggravating — all close in meaning to irritating (adj. making someone feel annoyed or angry).
Is “irritating” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. irritating appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
