as in annoying
causing annoyance
sometimes she's overwhelmed by the carking anxieties of being a single parent
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Adjective
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Other non-native ephemerals, such as lesser celandine, are more annoying and more recent arrivals.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025 -
Going on a first date while an unnamed, unseen troll pings you personal memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal?—
Charley Ross,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The key difference is that retinol is known for being harsh and drying, especially for sensitive skin, while bakuchiol is far less irritating.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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And if the girl keeps using the irritating products, prolonged inflammation is known to cause ongoing inappropriate fibroblast activity.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps most frustrating for affected users is the lack of clear, timely communication.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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For a less frustrating mowing experience, have mower blades sharpened.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Other times, Claude’s mental activity seems super disturbing and maybe even dangerous.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just as disturbing and bizarre, at least one juror originally didn’t want to convict Zeigler at all and didn’t vote to do so until after that same judge ordered the bailiff to give her a Valium.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Carking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carking. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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