irked
Example Sentences
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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
The company’s decision to halt share repurchases in the fourth quarter likely also irked investors.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
After that, the advisers took a survey asking how offended they were—and they were more irked when the clients got a second opinion from AI than from a human adviser.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Even his closest friend, Okwudiba, often told him how humble he was, and it irked him slightly, because he wished Okwudiba would see that to call him humble was to make rudeness normal.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
