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

irked

ADJECTIVE
annoyed
Synonyms
Antonyms




ADJECTIVE
grumbling
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




ADJECTIVE
provoked
Synonyms
WEAK
Antonyms






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But on Wednesday the digital sphere will take centre stage, with some European G7 members wanting more security in moves that have irked the United States.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

They announced the search for a new jersey patch sponsor and sent out season ticket renewal notices that irked fans facing high markups.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 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

For a brief moment Ned considered telling him all of it, but there was something in Littlefinger's japes that irked him.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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