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
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
Goldman executives were irked by Apple ads that said the card wasn’t from a bank, people briefed with the matter told The Journal External link in 2023.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
‘It must have irked Boromir to run from Orcs,’ he said, ‘or even from the fell thing you name, the Balrog — even though he was the last to leave.’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
