How to Use irritating in a Sentence

irritating

adjective

• The spray is so pungent and irritating, the frog spits the beetle out.
  — Lela Nargi, Washington Post, 5 July 2020
• The rough texture of the pad feels a little like a peel pad, which some might find irritating.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 30 June 2023
• The change was largely made at the request of sailors, who saw the rule as pointless and irritating.
  — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024
• This easy-to-use, non-irritating hair remover can be used on all skin types and is easy to clean.
  — Madison Durham, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2020
• The fabric seemed breathable and not the least bit itchy or irritating.
  — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 10 Sep. 2019
• The idea is that the alert will be so irritating that the scooter rider will quickly leave the sidewalk.
  — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2024
• Do theater kids run the risk of being a bit irritating?
  — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2024
• The next day there was a very irritating whine from the (re-manufactured) pump.
  — Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2019
• The most irritating thing about all of this is there’s an easy fix, a way to both reward gymnasts like Biles and protect those who aren’t.
  — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023
• These are great, but can be extremely irritating and harmful to the skin.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• The formula is free of parabens and SLS, to keep it natural and non-irritating.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Apr. 2022
• Or, people with sensitive skin may need to try over-the-counter retinols since these are less irritating.
  — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 26 Dec. 2020
• These irritating oils are capable of hitching a ride on your boots, your tools and even your pets.
  — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2019
• The itinerary was irritating, but few around the sport will feel sorry.
  — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 13 Sep. 2019
• They’re made from a non-irritating, soft cotton blend, and feature a button-down top and pull-on pants with a stretchy waistband.
  — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023
• Instead, this gentle cleanser uses lipophilic esters and squalane to clean skin in the least irritating way.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
• All the effort was aimed at making the banners less irritating.
  — Robert Hackett, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2020
• The first signs that such a change has occurred are often chest discomfort and an irritating cough.
  — Christiane Gelitz, Scientific American, 4 May 2023
• The lingering tear gas in the chamber forced the Senate to finish its session in a first-floor hearing room where the air was not so irritating.
  — Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2022
• The non-irritating ingredients are suitable for the face, body, hands, and feet.
  — Danielle Jackson, Women's Health, 27 Jan. 2023
• The clean formula is non-irritating and is excellent for day and night use.
  — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2020
• There are few things in my day-to-day life more irritating than pulling an item out of the washing machine only to find stains still remaining.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2021
• Since it’s not chlorinated, the water is less irritating to eyes and skin, too.
  — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023
• Consumers said that this sunscreen was non-irritating and didn't feel drying on skin.
  — Pia Velasco, Good Housekeeping, 20 Sep. 2022
• Dafoe is the co-host of the Badminster Dog Show, a canine competition that features some of the world's worst, or at least most irritating, dogs.
  — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2022
• As the village is so full of troubles, this smile is extremely irritating, too.
  — Salman Rushdie, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2023
• On top of making your day at the beach much less irritating to your skin, the four-way stretch liner also provides more support for your nether regions.
  — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024
• Paul lived up to his history of irritating teammates with smartest-guy-in-the-room bullying.
  — Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
• Keep in Mind The formula contains bleach, which may be irritating or unsafe in homes with pets or children.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
• The salicylic acid gets down to the deeper layer of the skin without being too intense or irritating.
  — Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022

Last Updated: 28 May 2024