Pronunciation: /ɜːrkt/

Definitions of irked

verb to irritate or annoy

Example Sentences

A1 I am irked by loud noises.

A2 She was irked by his constant interruptions during the meeting.

B1 The delays in the project irked the team members.

B2 His arrogant attitude irked his colleagues.

C1 The lack of progress on the issue irked the senior management.

C2 The constant criticism from her boss irked her to the point of considering quitting.

adjective feeling or showing annoyance or irritation

Example Sentences

A1 I was irked by the loud noise coming from the construction site.

A2 She was irked by his constant interruptions during the meeting.

B1 The slow internet connection irked me as I tried to finish my work.

B2 His arrogant attitude irked many of his colleagues.

C1 The lack of transparency in the company's decision-making process irked the employees.

C2 The politician's controversial statements irked a lot of voters.

Examples of irked in a Sentence

formal The constant noise from the construction site irked the residents in the neighborhood.

informal I was really irked when my phone battery died right in the middle of an important call.

slang Her constant bragging really irks me.

figurative The way he always interrupts me during meetings really irks my nerves.

Grammatical Forms of irked

past tense

irked

plural

irked

comparative

more irked

superlative

most irked

present tense

irk

future tense

will irk

perfect tense

have irked

continuous tense

is irking

singular

irked

positive degree

irked

infinitive

irk

gerund

irking

participle

irked

Origin and Evolution of irked

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'irked' originated from the Old Norse word 'yrkja' which means to work or to irritate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'irked' has evolved to primarily mean to annoy or bother someone, shifting from its original meaning of work or labor.