The word "irk" has been employed in literature to convey a range of irritations—from a mere annoyance to a profound emotional response. In Dante's work [1], it is juxtaposed with grace, hinting at an internal blaze that belies a calm exterior, while in Galdós' novel [2] it appears among synonyms such as "disappoint" and "antagonize," emphasizing its role as a minor yet palpable grievance. Chekhov [3] uses a playful adjective form "irk-some" to illustrate the growing discomfort of idleness, whereas Kipling strategically integrates the term in "Kim" to depict both wistful reminiscence and tangible disturbance in everyday life [4][5]. Boccaccio's usage [6] further emphasizes the interpersonal aspect of irritation, as it pertains to the dynamics of social interaction, and Joyce's creative placement in "Ulysses" [7] demonstrates the word's versatility in characterizing subtle moods within complex social spaces.