as in annoying
causing annoyance
the irksome habit of leaving all the kitchen cabinet doors open
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Recent Examples of irksome
Which must be particularly irksome since the whole reason for the bestie meetup is Taylor’s most recent breakup with Steven.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 23 July 2025
More irksome is the vein of hypocrisy running through this ‘standard setting’ messaging from Sox leadership.
—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
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 23 July 2025
More irksome is the vein of hypocrisy running through this ‘standard setting’ messaging from Sox leadership.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irksome
Adjective
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An annoying, biker beast blasted out of my bowels onto the page and became the not-so-invisible embodiment of my disease.—
David Soren,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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In any case, this costume would probably go over best with a crowd of theater kids and/or people who are annoying about movies, also known as the exact Venn Diagram that is the staff of Them dot us.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For one Reddit user, navigating recovery on crutches became even more frustrating when her fiancé repeatedly left her car without gas.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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That was the momentum swing that cost the Saints most significantly in a frustrating road loss.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mosquitoes may be tiny, but their bites can pack an irritating punch.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Critics note the time and effort needed to remove stubborn labels—after all, few things are more irritating than peeling off a label and being met with sticky residue.—
Caelan McMichael,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Wicker Man boasts a conclusion that is one of the most haunting and disturbing climaxes to a horror film in any era, but the inclusion of Lee as the wicked Lord Summerisle is a casting coup.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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What started as a search for wrapping paper led to a disturbing discovery that left her questioning her relationship with her mother.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Irksome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irksome. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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