adjective
- Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations: annoying, bothersome, galling, irksome, nettlesome, plaguy, provoking, troublesome, vexatious. See pain/pleasure.
irritating
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The adjective has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
causing irritation or annoyance
Synonyms: annoying, bothersome, galling, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, plaguy, plaguey, teasing, vexatious, vexing
Meaning #2:
(used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite
Synonym: irritative
Meaning #3:
causing physical discomfort; they can be very painful"
Synonym: painful
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