narked
/nɑrkt/
ADJECTIVE
1. Annoyed or irritated
Feeling annoyed, irritated, displeased, or resentful because of something unpleasant, frustrating, or offensive.
1.1. Feeling annoyed or irritated
Used informally, particularly in British English, to describe someone who feels bothered, irritated, or frustrated by another person's actions or an unpleasant situation.
Synonyms
- annoyed
- irritated
- irked
- peeved
- miffed
- vexed
- aggravated
- bothered
- bugged
- nettled
- riled
- put out
- cross
- displeased
- exasperated
Antonyms
- appeased
- calm
- comforted
- content
- contented
- delighted
- happy
- mollified
- pacified
- pleased
- reassured
- satisfied
- soothed
- tranquil
Examples
- He was narked when he discovered that someone had taken his parking spot.
- The player was visibly narked after missing a crucial shot in the game.
- She felt narked when her suggestions were ignored during the meeting.
- The employee seemed narked when his idea was dismissed without consideration.
- The cat looked narked when someone disturbed its peaceful nap.
Related Words
- annoyance
- irritation
- frustration
- resentment
- displeasure
- indignation
- aggravation
- exasperation
- anger
- resentful
1.2. Angry or resentful
Used to describe someone who feels strongly displeased, offended, or resentful, often as a reaction to unfair treatment, insults, or frustrating experiences.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- appeased
- conciliated
- consoled
- mollified
- pacified
- placated
- pleased
- soothed
Examples
- He felt narked by the unfair criticism directed at him.
- She was narked after discovering that her colleagues had deliberately excluded her from the decision.