adj
provoking
adj
1
Causing irritation or anger; annoying.
"It's so provoking when he interrupts every single meeting."
How to Use Provoking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that gets under your skin and makes you annoyed or angry.
Easily confused with
thought-provoking
Word Forms
more provoking comparative, provokings plural, most provoking superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “provoking”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
It's so _____ when he interrupts every single meeting.