
Irritant
Emotional Response
Often used to describe things that make people feel upset or stressed.

The constant humming of the refrigerator was an irritant to her.
Not Always Serious
May describe minor annoyances, not just big problems.

His habit of clicking a pen is a mild irritant at meetings.
Neutral Context
Not inherently negative, may depend on context or personal tolerance.

For some, city bustle is vibrant; for others, it's an irritant.
Compare with
AggravateAnnoyanceBotherIrritateNuisancePestProvocationVexation
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