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irked

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɝkt// UK //ˈɜːkt// irked

adj. feeling annoyed or irritated by something. You use this when something small or repetitive is bothering you.

adj. feeling annoyed, irritated, or weary. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel', 'seem', or 'become'.


SIMPLE

He felt irked by the constant noise from the street.

CONTEXTUAL

She was clearly irked by his habit of interrupting her during every meeting.

COMPLEX

The diplomat was visibly irked by the lack of progress in the negotiations, though he maintained a professional exterior for the cameras.

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Usage

Typically follows a linking verb; often takes the preposition 'by' or 'at'.

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