irk
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or exasperate.
has irked
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present perfectof irk (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Papperger’s assertive style has irked officials and some U.S. executives who have joined with the German business as a way to tap the booming European market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
He has irked some on the board by failing to show up to public meetings and private meetings with his bosses, according to multiple sources who requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive situation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
The approach is one that has irked US lawmakers.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2024
The idea of millionaires getting unemployment payments has irked lawmakers for years.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
But Noem’s pressure campaign has irked lawmakers on the committee who see it as intrusive.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2022
