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  • past participle of irk.
  • past tense form of irk.

irked

ADJECTIVE
annoyed
Synonyms
Antonyms




ADJECTIVE
grumbling
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




ADJECTIVE
provoked
Synonyms
WEAK
Antonyms






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Sanchez also dangled the prospect of a massive port deal for American investors -- one that would rival a Chinese port concession at Chancay north of Lima that has long irked the White House.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The critiques irked Pelosi, a powerful force in California politics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Hegseth was also reportedly irked by Phelan communicating directly on the matter with Trump, which Hegseth took to be a slight.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But it was the removal of wartime leader Churchill that particularly irked politicians.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

It irked him, but this wasn’t the time or place to let being called a child get in the way of helping Uncle Jet.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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