irk
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or exasperate.
irked
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past participleof irk.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof irk.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
irkverb (used with object)to irritate, annoy, or exasperate.
Example Sentences
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Dodgers manager Dave 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. 6, 2026
It was the removal of wartime leader Churchill that particularly irked politicians earlier this year.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 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
The inability to test out her theory irked Ophie something fierce.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
