Synonyms of irked

irked 1 of 2

adjective

as in annoyed

subjected to and reacting with irritation

irked drivers were honking and shouting at the cows in the road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annoyed
• irritated
• bothered
• upset
• exasperated
• angry
• displeased
• aggravated
• infuriated
• vexed
• peeved
• frustrated
• angered
• irritable
• outraged
• disturbed
• troubled
• indignant
• narked
• mad
• scunnered
• galled
• distressed
• perturbed
• irate
• sore
• put out
• riled
• resentful
• provoked
• rankled
• peevish
• inflamed
• petulant
• irascible
• ireful
• fretful
• cantankerous
• churlish
• teed off
• tortured
• snappish
• grumpy
• huffy
• steaming
• testy
• harassed
• disapproving
• badgered
• tormented
• harried
• cross
• piqued
• plagued
• dyspeptic
• shirty
• grouchy
• bilious
• tried
• bristly
• tested
• touchy
• snuffy
• persecuted
• roiled
• crabby
• inconvenienced
• hassled
• bedeviled
• choleric
• ill-humored
• pestered
• cranky
• fussy
• pinpricked
• haggled
• bearish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleased
• happy
• satisfied
• content
• delighted
• calm
• serene
• tranquil
• placid
• peaceable
• pacific

irked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of irk

as in bothered

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts

she irked her friend by chewing her gum loudly during the movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annoyed
• bothered
• irritated
• bugged
• persecuted
• aggravated
• infuriated
• exasperated
• peeved
• got
• angered
• vexed
• riled
• worried
• nettled
• griped
• piqued
• ruffled
• ate
• burned (up)
• chafed
• grated
• itched
• galled
• got to
• teased
• narked
• plagued
• insulted
• provoked
• wore on
• rasped
• frosted
• hacked (off)
• spited
• upset
• put out
• enraged
• rubbed the wrong way
• nagged
• offended
• harassed
• got on one's nerves
• stuck in one's craw
• hassled
• heckled
• incensed
• got one's goat
• roused
• set one's teeth on edge
• miffed
• badgered
• rankled
• agitated
• outraged
• unsettled
• perturbed
• antagonized
• pestered
• disquieted
• harried
• inflamed
• maddened
• affronted
• distressed
• roiled
• baited
• fretted
• discomforted
• unhinged
• exercised
• discomposed
• deviled
• bullyragged
• freaked (out)
• hagrode
• undid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obliged
• appeased
• pleased
• mollified
• delighted
• pacified
• satisfied
• gratified
• placated
• assured
• reassured
• cheered
• propitiated
• comforted
• conciliated
• quieted
• soothed
• contented
• gladdened
• consoled
• solaced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of irked

Verb

Lin had a difficult and complex remit at Netflix, particularly with the mandate of cutting spending and reducing the slate to focus on better-quality films, which irked some people in the entertainment industry, sources said. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Cornyn’s disengagement has irked Paxton’s allies, who recognize Cornyn’s potential appeal to moderate voters — including those Cruz might not be able to reach. — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

However, the same creative freedom that initially irked Madison actually intrigued White. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

But the ones that irked Cristobal the most came before plays even began. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

But Trinity's focus on its bottom line also irked many Republicans, including Mantello, who was the City Council president at the time. — Noam Levey, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Every president since there have been broadcasters has had reason to be irked by them, both radio and television. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

If customers have been irked about the thumb-twiddling wait or early closing hours, most aren’t complaining. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2026

Baldur is more circumspect, irked at having temporarily lost his boat in the mishap, and unsettled by Helge’s teasing manner, which could be interpreted as either adversarial or flirtatious. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026