aggravating AG-ruh-vay-ting adjective WS #2

causing annoyance, irritation, or exasperation; making worse or more severe

1. Her habit of interrupting during conversations is particularly aggravating.
2. The aggravating traffic jam made him late for the important meeting.
3. The medication had the aggravating side effect of causing insomnia.
4. His aggravating behavior tested everyone's patience at the dinner party.
5. The constant noise from the construction site was aggravating to the residents.