Synonyms for Irritating
Top synonyms for “irritating”: annoying, bothersome, galling, irritative, nettlesome, painful, pesky, pestering, and 9 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)causing irritation or annoyance“tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork”
- (adjective)causing physical discomfort“bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful”
- (adjective)(used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite“an irritative agent”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "irritating"?
Common synonyms for "irritating" include annoying, bothersome, galling, irritative, nettlesome, painful. Our thesaurus lists 17 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "irritating" mean?
causing irritation or annoyance Example: "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"
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