irksome

irk·some

adj \ˈərk-səm\

Definition of IRKSOME

: tending to irk : tedious <an irksome task>

— irk·some·ly adverb

— irk·some·ness noun

Examples of IRKSOME

1. the irksome task of cleaning up
2. <the irksome habit of leaving all the kitchen cabinet doors open>

First Known Use of IRKSOME

15th century

Related to IRKSOME

Synonyms: abrasive, aggravating, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, annoying, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, nettling, peeving, pesky, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential, pesty, plaguey (also plaguy), rankling, rebarbative, riling, vexatious, vexing

Related Words: burdensome, discomforting, displeasing, disquieting, distressing, importunate, importune, inconveniencing; angering, enraging, infuriating; brattish, bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting; distractive, painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, worrisome; biting, grating, jangling, jarring, spiny, thorny

Near Antonyms: delightful, pleasing

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