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adjective

Definition of narkednext
British
as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation the greengrocer was narked at having to make do with what was left over

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narked

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verb

past tense of nark, British
as in bothered
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts during the war some of the British were narked by their American allies, who were perceived as arrogant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narked
  1. annoyed
  2. bothered
  3. irritated
  4. exasperated
  5. upset
  6. angry
Adjective
  • Why some Democrats are annoyed: Some Democrats have expressed frustration over the Harris campaign’s messaging, especially on the economy.
    Cate Martel, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Purnell plays Rhiannon Lewis, a bored, annoyed, average woman who struggles at work and in romance.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of annoyed
Verb
  • They cannot be bothered with solving the day-to-day needs-to-survive of their charges.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • What really bothered me wasn't so much losing my job, but that BorgWarner continued to do business in Russia while I was being held prisoner there.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of bothered
Adjective
  • Clinically proven to soothe and calm irritated skin in just ten seconds, this serum offers rapid relief from redness and discomfort.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
  • However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of irritated
Adjective
  • The bans follow an onslaught of viral TikTok memes showing exasperated teens re-creating slipping on Crocs and tripping in their school hallways—a trend even Crocs acknowledged on the social media platform.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The mighty Roosevelt Johnson pulls a dual role as the exasperated ghost of Pap and the despicable Uncle Rev.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of exasperated
Adjective
  • The post-election dynamic is reminiscent of a famous gathering of tech titans at Trump Tower in December 2016, a month after Trump’s first upset win in a presidential race, when some of the same executives braced themselves for unpredictable policy shifts.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Trump carried Kent County on the way to his upset Michigan win in 2016, defeating Hillary Clinton by around three percentage points.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.
    Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.
    Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of angry
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