irk (Meaning)

Wordnet

irk (v)

irritate or vex

Webster

To weary; to give pain; to annoy; -- used only impersonally at present.

The constant noise from the construction site began to irk the residents of the neighborhood.
It irks me when people don't clean up after themselves in public spaces.
His habit of interrupting others during conversations never fails to irk me.
The way she chews her food loudly really irks her dining companions.
The persistent delays in the project timeline irk the project manager and the team.
It irks me when people make assumptions about others based on stereotypes.
The repetitive advertisements on television tend to irk viewers after a while.
His arrogant attitude and condescending remarks irk his colleagues and peers.
The lack of accountability among certain team members continues to irk the supervisor.
It irks me when people are late for appointments without giving any notice.

irritate or vexTo weary; to give pain; to annoy; -- used only impersonally at present.

persecute, bother, bug,annoy, irritate, chafe, infuriate, get, eat, spite

appease, conciliate, please, mollify, delight, satisfy, gratify, appease, mollify, please

The constant noise from the construction site began to irk the residents of the neighborhood.

It irks me when people don't clean up after themselves in public spaces.

His habit of interrupting others during conversations never fails to irk me.

The way she chews her food loudly really irks her dining companions.