irksome

adjective

irk·some ˈərk-səm

Synonyms of irksome

: tending to irk : tedious

an irksome task

irksomely adverb

irksomeness noun

Examples of irksome in a Sentence

the irksome task of cleaning up the irksome habit of leaving all the kitchen cabinet doors open

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There are a few reasons why these words are so irksome. — Angela Haupt, Time, 1 Oct. 2025 For long-time Fitbit users, the loss of features like blood pressure tracking or custom meal creation will be irksome. — ArsTechnica, 5 June 2026 Most people find that irksome shingles symptoms slowly subside in a few weeks, but PHN can last months or even years. — Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026 Few things are going right for the 2026 Red Sox, but Wong’s almost-goner ranks among the most irksome grievances. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for irksome

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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irksome

adjective

irk·some ˈərk-səm

: annoying because of length or dullness

an irksome task

irksomely adverb

irksomeness noun

irksome

adjective

Synonyms of irksome

Examples of irksome in a Sentence

Word History

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