Definition of aggravating

aggravatingadjective

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/ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ//ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/

The word "aggravating" has its etymology in the Latin words "aggravare," meaning "to load or increase," and "gravare," meaning "to burden." In the 15th century, the verb "aggravate" emerged, which initially meant "to make worse" or "to increase the severity of." This sense of the word drew influence from the Latin concept of "gravitas," or weight, implying a sense of heightened importance or seriousness. Over time, the adjective "aggravating" developed from the verb, describing something that causes annoyance, frustration, or irritation. Today, "aggravating" is commonly used to describe circumstances, behaviors, or situations that are exasperating or troublesome.

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making an illness or a bad or unpleasant situation worse

làm cho bệnh tật hoặc tình huống xấu hoặc khó chịu trở nên tồi tệ hơn

Example:
  • aggravating circumstances/factors

    tình tiết/yếu tố làm tăng nặng

annoying somebody, especially deliberately

làm phiền ai đó, đặc biệt là cố ý

Example:
  • Her constant interruptions were very aggravating.

    Sự ngắt lời liên tục của cô ấy thực sự rất khó chịu.

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