getting on one's nerves Synonyms
Strongest:
- putting-out
- wearing-on
- getting
- hacking-off-
- irritating
- bothering
- bugging
- getting-to
- burning-up-
- persecuting
- annoying
Strong:
- insulting
- frosting
- vexing
- itching
- narking
- piquing
- eating
- spiting
- worrying
- galling
- nettling
- aggravating
- angering
- riling
- getting-one-s-goat
- exasperating
- chafing
- setting-one-s-teeth-on-edge
- sticking-in-one-s-craw
- peeving
- plaguing
- infuriating
- grating
- irking
- provoking
- rubbing-the-wrong-way
- rasping
- teasing
- ruffling
- griping
Weak:
- rankling
- inflaming
- heckling
- roiling
- hassling
- enraging
- baiting
- badgering
- antagonizing
- devilling
- enflaming
- distressing
- bullyragging
- outraging
- exercising
- rousing
- harrying
- discomposing
- incensing
- pestering
- perturbing
- freaking-out-
- disquieting
- nagging
- unsettling
- upsetting
- offending
- maddening
- agitating
- undoing
- harassing
- hagriding
- discomforting
- ballyragging
getting on one's nerves Meaning
getting on one's nerves
to become extremely annoying to someone
getting on one's nerves Sentence Examples
- The constant interruptions were getting on her nerves, making it impossible to concentrate.
- The neighbor's loud music had been getting on his nerves for weeks, driving him to the brink of madness.
- The slow internet connection was getting on everyone's nerves, causing frustration and delays.
- The crying baby at the restaurant was getting on the other patrons' nerves, ruining their dining experience.
- The politician's repetitive speeches were getting on the electorate's nerves, waning their support.
- The nagging coworker was getting on her nerves, making her yearn for a quieter workspace.
- The constant beeping of the phone was getting on his nerves, disrupting his flow of thought.
- The traffic jam was getting on the commuters' nerves, causing road rage and delays.
- The messy desk was getting on her nerves, distracting her from her work and creating a disorganized environment.
- The intrusive thoughts were getting on his nerves, preventing him from relaxing and enjoying his time.
FAQs About the word getting on one's nerves
to become extremely annoying to someone
putting out, wearing on, getting, hacking (off), irritating, bothering, bugging, getting to, burning (up), persecuting
conciliating, obliging, pleasing, comforting, reassuring, pacifying, propitiating, satisfying, gratifying,placating
The constant interruptions were getting on her nerves, making it impossible to concentrate.
The neighbor's loud music had been getting on his nerves for weeks, driving him to the brink of madness.
The slow internet connection was getting on everyone's nerves, causing frustration and delays.
The crying baby at the restaurant was getting on the other patrons' nerves, ruining their dining experience.
