irritating

adjective

1. 1

   causing irritation or annoyance

   tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork

   aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport

2. 2

   causing physical discomfort

   bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful

3. 3

   (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite

   an irritative agent