irritating

Causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger.

ruВызывающий раздражение, нетерпение или легкое недовольство.esQue causa irritación, molestia, impaciencia o ligero disgusto; que resulta fastidioso o enojoso.frQui provoque de l'agacement, de l'impatience ou un léger mécontentement.deHervorrufend von Verärgerung, Ungeduld oder leichtem Unmut.ptQue causa irritação, impaciência ou leve descontentamento.zh令人烦恼、不耐烦或轻微不满的；使人感到厌烦或恼火的。arالشخص أو الشيء الذي يسبب الضيق أو النفور أو الانزعاج أو عدم الارتياح البسيط.

1. causing annoyance B1 informal

   Causing irritation, annoyance, or impatience.

   • Her constant complaining is very irritating.
   • I find the noise from the construction site irritating.
   • He has an irritating habit of interrupting conversations.
   • The slow internet connection was extremely irritating.

   ruВызывающий раздражениеesirritantefrirritant (qui cause de l'agacement)deÄrger erregendptIrritantezh令人恼火的arمُزْعِج

   Synonyms: aggravatingannoyingbothersomeexasperatinggallinginfuriatingirksomenettlesometroublesomevexing

   Antonyms: agreeablecharmingcomfortingdelightfulpleasingsoothing

2. stimulating physical response C1 formal scientific

   Serving to stimulate or excite a physical reaction, especially in biological tissues.

   • Certain chemicals have an irritating effect on the skin.
   • The experiment tested the irritating properties of the compound.
   • Irritating agents can cause inflammation in the respiratory tract.
   • Light is an irritating stimulus for some migraine sufferers.

   ruРаздражающийesIrritante (que estimula una respuesta física)frirritant (provoquant une réaction physiologique)deReizendptIrritantezh刺激性的arمهيّج

   Synonyms: irritantirritative

   Antonyms: anestheticcalmingsoothing

3. causing physical discomfort B2 formal medical

   Causing discomfort or pain in a part of the body.

   • The rough fabric is irritating to sensitive skin.
   • Smoke can be irritating to the eyes and throat.
   • An allergic reaction may produce an irritating rash.
   • The patient complained of an irritating cough that kept them awake.

   ruРаздражающийesIrritante (que causa molestia física)frirritant (causant une gêne physique)deReizendptIrritantezh刺激性的arمُهَيِّج

   Synonyms: chafinginflamedpainfulrawscratchysoretender

   Antonyms: soothing

• more irritating comparative form
• most irritating superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger in someone, or to cause a part of the body to become sore or inflamed.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего раздражение, нетерпение или лёгкий гнев у кого-либо, или вызывающего боль или воспаление части тела.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de causar molestia, impaciencia o enfado leve en alguien, o de provocar dolor o inflamación en una parte del cuerpo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer l'irritation, l'impatience ou une légère colère chez quelqu'un, ou de causer une douleur ou une inflammation d'une partie du corps.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die bei jemandem Ärger, Ungeduld oder leichten Zorn auslöst, oder die einen Körperteil reizt, entzündet oder schmerzt.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de causar irritação, impaciência ou leve raiva em alguém, ou de provocar dor ou inflamação em uma parte do corpo.zh动词，表示使人感到烦躁、不耐烦或轻微生气，也可表示使身体某部位疼痛或发炎。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إثارة الضيق أو النفور أو الغيظ لدى شخص ما، أو على التسبب في تهيّج أو التهاب في جزء من الجسم.

1. Annoy or bother B1 formal

   To cause slight anger or annoyance, especially through repeated minor actions.

   • The constant noise from the construction site began to irritate her.
   • His habit of tapping his pen on the desk irritates his coworkers.
   • She was irritated by the slow internet connection.

   ruРаздражатьesirritar, molestarfrirriter, agacerdeReizenptIrritarzh使恼火arإغاظة

   Synonyms: aggravateannoybotherexasperategallgrateirknettlepeevepesterprovokerilerufflevex

   Antonyms: calmcomfortdelightpleasesoothe

2. Inflame or chafe B2 formal

   To cause a part of the body to become sore, red, or swollen.

   • The rough fabric irritated his skin.
   • Certain chemicals can irritate the eyes and lungs.
   • The wound became irritated and started to swell.

   ruРаздражатьesIrritar o escocerfrIrriter, enflammerdeReizenptIrritarzh刺激arتهيّج

   Synonyms: abradechafeexcoriatefretgallinflamerub

   Antonyms: calmhealsoothe

3. Stimulate a response C1 formal

   To cause a physiological reaction, such as movement or contraction, by applying a stimulus.

   • The electric current was used to irritate the muscle tissue.
   • The stimulus irritated the nerve, causing a reflex action.
   • Applying pressure can irritate the nerve endings.

   ruСтимулироватьesEstimular una respuestafrStimuler une réponse physiologiquedeReizenptEstimularzh刺激arتحفيز الاستجابة

   Synonyms: activateagitateexciteprovokestimulatetrigger

• irritated past participle
• irritated past simple
• irritating present participle
• irritates third person singular