adj Uncommon

provoking

Provoking (adj) means causing irritation or anger; annoying. Example: “It's so provoking when he interrupts every single meeting.”

adj

Causing irritation or anger; annoying.

"It's so provoking when he interrupts every single meeting."

How to use provoking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that gets under your skin and makes you annoyed or angry.

Easily confused with

thought-provoking

more provoking comparative, provokings plural, most provoking superlative

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It's so _____ when he interrupts every single meeting.

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What does “provoking” mean?

The word “provoking” means causing irritation or anger; annoying. In plain terms, something that gets under your skin and makes you annoyed or angry.

How do you use “provoking” in a sentence?

Here is “provoking” used in a sentence: “It's so provoking when he interrupts every single meeting.”

What part of speech is “provoking”?

“Provoking” is an adjective.

Is “provoking” a common word?

“Provoking” is an uncommon word in modern English.