Irritant (Noun)
Meaning
Something that causes irritation and annoyance; "he's a thorn in my flesh".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The sound of fingernails on a chalkboard is a major irritant for many people.
- The smell of his coworker's perfume was a constant irritant throughout the day.
- The scratchy tag on the back of his shirt was a minor irritant.
- Her snoring was an irritant that made it difficult for him to fall asleep at night.
- The mosquito buzzing around her ear was a relentless irritant that drove her crazy.