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irksome

[urk-suhm]

irksome Definition

  • 1annoying or irritating
  • 2tedious 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

Antonyms for irksome

Phrases with irksome

  • someone who is annoying or irritating to be around

    Example

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

  • a task that is tedious or unpleasant to perform

    Example

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

  • 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.'