as in annoying
causing annoyance
the irksome habit of leaving all the kitchen cabinet doors open
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Recent Examples of irksome
More irksome is the vein of hypocrisy running through this ‘standard setting’ messaging from Sox leadership.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
This kind of dependence, common in most modern weapons systems, was often irksome for U.S. allies but not regarded as a big problem.
—Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
Jean-Pierre served as former President Biden’s voice to the media for more than two and a half years, and her decision to split from the party at a time when it is particularly troubled has been more than irksome to Democrats.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 5 June 2025
He’s won two elections, but still faces the irksome reality that pop culture is far from still fully MAGA-fied.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
This kind of dependence, common in most modern weapons systems, was often irksome for U.S. allies but not regarded as a big problem.
—Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
Jean-Pierre served as former President Biden’s voice to the media for more than two and a half years, and her decision to split from the party at a time when it is particularly troubled has been more than irksome to Democrats.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 5 June 2025
He’s won two elections, but still faces the irksome reality that pop culture is far from still fully MAGA-fied.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irksome
Adjective
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Frankie Montas Montas is slated to miss all of next season, and so his $17 million player option is easier than any decision in those annoying Capital One ads.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There was one distraction during the number when the director made their performance look like a TikTok video, complete with a stream of annoying comments to the left of Leavitt’s tush.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Odegaard’s recent medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee will be doubly frustrating as a result, with that pair now missing opportunities to build more chemistry.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Label your bulbs now to avoid frustrating mix-ups later.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The more irritating the characters get, the more compelling the movie becomes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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This silky, fragrance-free formula delivers all the benefits of retinol—like smoothing fine lines, refining texture, and evening skin tone—without a heavy or irritating feel.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Oct. 2025
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There were masks and body suits made of female skin, along with human skulls for soup bowls and other disturbing oddities.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Irksome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irksome. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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