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irked

ADJECTIVE
annoyed
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Antonyms




ADJECTIVE
grumbling
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




ADJECTIVE
provoked
Synonyms
WEAK
Antonyms






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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

Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken, who remains irked by Moreno branding the team with a Los Angeles name, has been a season-ticket holder far longer than she has been mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Those distractions have irked young bankers nearly as much as the loss of prized perks that were cut off last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

It irked Ifemelu that Bartholomew was not interested in the son of the woman he was courting, and did not bother to pretend that he was.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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