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  • past tense form of irk.
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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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While knitters were frustrated that the piece was being represented by crochet, crocheters were irked that the piece talked so much about knitting.

From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026

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

It was the removal of wartime leader Churchill that particularly irked politicians earlier this year.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

What irked me was the ceaseless talk and no acdon.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright


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