aggravating

[ ag-ruh-vey-ting ]

adjective

1. causing or full of aggravation:

   I've had an aggravating day.

Other Words From

• aggra·vating·ly adverb
• un·aggra·vating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aggravating¹

First recorded in 1630–40; aggravat(e) + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Nacua left the season opener after aggravating a knee injury, and he was sidelined for five games.

From Los Angeles Times

In an evening’s worth of terrible news, it was perhaps the most aggravating thing I heard all night.

From Slate

In the article, campaign sources explain that Trump's newfound discipline unraveled as he succumbed to agitation over his campaign's cautious approach, advice from impatient allies like Corey Lewandowski and the aggravating itch of his natural impulses.

From Salon

After aggravating a left thigh sprain during the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres, Rojas was limited to playing only in Game 2 of the World Series, in which he got no hits in three at-bats.

From Los Angeles Times

Nacua left practice Thursday after aggravating a right knee injury he originally suffered during training camp and aggravated in the season opener against the Detroit Lions.

From Los Angeles Times