irksome

[urk-suhm]

irksome Definition

• 1. annoying or irritating
• 2. tedious or boring

Using irksome: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "irksome" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The irksome sound of the dripping faucet kept me up all night.

• Example

  I find it irksome when people talk during movies.

• Example

  The irksome task of cleaning the bathroom is my least favorite chore.

• Example

  The irksome delay in the flight schedule caused a lot of frustration among the passengers.

irksome Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for irksome

• annoying
• irritating
• bothersome
• tedious
• boring
• vexatious

Antonyms for irksome

• pleasant
• enjoyable
• delightful

Phrases with irksome

• an irksome person

  someone who is annoying or irritating to be around

  Example

  She can be an irksome person to work with because she's always complaining.

• irksome duty

  a task that is tedious or unpleasant to perform

  Example

  Cleaning the gutters is an irksome duty that I dread every year.

• irksome noise

  a sound that is annoying or grating to the ears

  Example

  The irksome noise of the construction work outside made it impossible to concentrate.

Origins of irksome

from Old English 'earmian', meaning 'to grieve'

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Summary: irksome in Brief

'Irksome' [urk-suhm] describes something that is annoying, irritating, or tedious. It can refer to tasks, sounds, or people, as in 'The irksome task of cleaning the bathroom.' 'Irksome' is often used formally, but can also be replaced with more informal words like 'bothersome' or 'pesky.'