"that causes annoyance," 1707, present-participle adjective from irritate (v.). Related: Irritatingly. Earlier adjective forms were irritative (1680s), irritatory (1650s).
an irritating delay
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irritability
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irritate
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irritation
irrumation
irrupt
irruption
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