IRKSOME Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

irksome

adjective

ˈərk-səm

Definition of irksome

as in annoying

causing annoyance the irksome habit of leaving all the kitchen cabinet doors open

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Recent Examples of irksome The prophecy remains at the center of my critique of this series, if not its biggest problem, then at least one of its most irksome. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 But nothing has been more irksome to residents than the massive overcrowding, the Times reported. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 For long-time Fitbit users, the loss of features like blood pressure tracking or custom meal creation will be irksome. — ArsTechnica, 5 June 2026 Few things are going right for the 2026 Red Sox, but Wong’s almost-goner ranks among the most irksome grievances. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for irksome

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Adjective

After five years in development at Retro Studios, the original makers of the Metroid Prime series, fans were greeted with annoying side characters, a bike for Samus to roam the barren landscape on, and a deeply unsatisfying ending.

— Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
The truth, and its handling, hangs over the show, which must be annoying for those involved, and simultaneously is why many people bought tickets.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of annoying

Adjective

But the current debate begins, like so many irritating conversations, with the 2016 election.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The process is used to transform raw, localized ingredients — such as rice, but also honey and soybeans — into more potent but non-irritating formulas that target cellular turnover and provide deep hydration by penetrating the skin more effectively.

— Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of irritating

Adjective

Gainey could not be reached for comment, but while the current O'Connor administration has been cooperating with investigators, Chief of Staff Dann Gilman said these revelations are disturbing.

— Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Even at their most disturbing, scenes describing carnage tend to be colorful and amusing.

— Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of disturbing

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