Irksome

Word IRKSOME
Character 7
Hyphenation irk some
Pronunciations /ˈɚksəm/

Definitions and meanings of "Irksome"

What do we mean by irksome?

Causing annoyance, weariness, or vexation: synonym: boring. adjective

Wearisome; tedious; burdensome; vexatious; causing annoyance or discomfort, especially by long continuance or frequent repetition.

Weary; uneasy.

Synonyms Wearisome, Tedious, etc. See wearisome.

Wearisome; tedious; disagreeable or troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition adjective

Weary; vexed; uneasy. adjective

Disagreeable or troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition; bothersome; annoying; irritating; wearisome; tedious. adjective

So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness adjective

Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition

Synonyms and Antonyms for Irksome

The word "irksome" in example sentences

Avey and Wojcicki played up the recreational aspects of 23andMe testing—broccoli taste, fast twitch muscles, and earwax consistency—because they appealed to so many people, but they found the tag irksome. ❋ Kevin Davies (2010)

When Kelsch sees "irksome" open-door retailers, she goes inside and tells owners and consumers about the wasted energy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One tic of blogs, the MSM and commenters I find kind of irksome is the habit of thinking that "public statements" = "action" and "action" = "public statements." ❋ Unknown (2009)

The word "issue" -- the Darfur issue, the Iraq issue, the homelessness issue -- is kind of irksome, but it hints at a vital fact: As Americans of a certain economic status and social class, our "issues" are other people's lives. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Despite its enduring popularity, he has always refused to reminisce about The Likely Lads and says he finds the continuing public fascination with the series 'irksome'. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Antitrust suits as a means of enforcing the law, Roosevelt declared, were "irksome" and prolonged affairs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In fact, theories are already rife regarding the relationship between Obama's choices and the support he received from the pro-Israeli lobby in Washington during the campaign, despite his 'irksome' middle name and his unsettling 'ties' to world-renowned Palestinian intellectuals Edward Said and Rashid Khalidi. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Second, the 'irksome' five-star in the corner of the regional flag is soon to be a thing of the past. ❋ Unknown (2008)

a kind of irksome ballast which holds down to earth a soul eager to rise aloft. ❋ Henri Bergson (1900)

~ Brian Palmer: We Can Help Burma -- "The word "issue" - the Darfur issue, the Iraq issue, the homelessness issue - is kind of irksome, but it hints at a vital fact: As Americans of a certain economic status and social class, our "issues" are other people's lives. ❋ William Harryman (2007)

That's what is most irksome about "Baby It's You!" ❋ Terry Teachout (2011)

This was another of the irksome quirks that now afflicted him. ❋ Vic Fortezza (2011)

While troublesome for long shareholders, the halts were especially irksome in the options market. ❋ Chris Dieterich (2011)

Somebody should tell this Tony-winner he needs to tone down his shtick for TV; he was equally irksome on House last season. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Particularly irksome to the Brasilia embassy was Itamaraty's "rigid perspective" read "opposition" on FTAA policy. ❋ Nikolas Kozloff (2011)

This has been a little irksome to the gay community but endeared her to. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Isn't there a nice illegal settlement in Gaza that would welcome him and his irksome wife? not alone ❋ Unknown (2009)

As irksome as it seems, Orion is going to be the next USG-built and - operated manned spacecraft. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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