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

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

The appeal was unsuccessful, with the court finding that the judge had considered the relevant aggravating factors when sentencing.

From BBC

Saturated ground from previous rains was also an aggravating factor.

From BBC

Rojas’ numbers had also dipped while battling his adductor injury, going hitless in his last 13 at-bats before aggravating the issue last Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times