English Dictionary
Definition of “irksome”
irksome (ˈɜːksəm
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Definitions
adjective
- causing vexation, annoyance, or boredom; troublesome or tedious
Alternative Forms
ˈirksomely adverb ˈirksomeness noun
Synonyms
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irritating,
trying,
annoying,
aggravating,
troublesome,
unwelcome,
exasperating,
tiresome,
vexing,
disagreeable,
burdensome,
wearisome,
bothersome,
vexatious,
Usage examples
Getting to his destination proved more irksome than Mitchell had anticipated.
Clive Barker, GALILEE (2001)But what's irksome is the fact that exports, which accounted for 40 per cent of the turnover last year, are plateauing.
Business Today (2000)Doug McDermid, deputy mayor of Mayerthorpe, said the unwillingness of bigger centres to join the AUMA buy is irksome , but not surprising.
Edmonton Sun (2003)But anyone who thought Joan Littlewood's jauntiness might seem a little irksome 40 years on will be delighted with Ian Talbot's revival.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)Did it three times & it began as irksome & ended by being really annoying.
Williams Kenneth & Davies, Russell (ed.), The Kenneth Williams Diaries (1994)
