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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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Roberts irked Cubs fans a week and a half ago when, asked to evaluate Ohtani’s season overall, he said he’ll still be the NL MVP.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

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

Gov. Gavin Newsom was irked enough last August to diss Mr. Pratt as a “C-list reality star.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 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

What irked Geyer most was that the central question was still unanswered: Where were the children now?

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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