as in annoying
causing annoyance
the irksome habit of leaving all the kitchen cabinet doors open
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Recent Examples of irksome
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.
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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
Those irksome writers, visual effects specialists and sound editors who slow everything down and make everything so expensive with their precious creativity?
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 21 May 2025
For Chicago taxpayers, the wait will be especially irksome because many of them are likely to see painful increases, reflecting this year’s triennial reassessment of city properties, the effects of which will be first seen in the second-installment bills.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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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
Those irksome writers, visual effects specialists and sound editors who slow everything down and make everything so expensive with their precious creativity?
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 21 May 2025
For Chicago taxpayers, the wait will be especially irksome because many of them are likely to see painful increases, reflecting this year’s triennial reassessment of city properties, the effects of which will be first seen in the second-installment bills.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irksome
Adjective
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Beyond that, people found the Mitfords’ very, very aristocratic accent extremely annoying.—
Mimi Pond,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here's how to erase annoying scratches from hardwood floors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Before last season, his latent talent was obvious, but a frustrating lack of consistency meant the 28-year-old was never — until now — even included in the 30-man shortlist for the award.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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More frustrating still is when the shoe is on the other foot.—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nina not being there contributed to one of the most irritating moments in this season so far, with Antonio smugly blowing a kiss into the camera for her and gloating about being in the top after her harsh critique last week.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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An irritating habit of his is to stop by and launch into long-winded stories about some mundane event in his present or past life or to pontificate about a current event.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, there are straightforward ways to reduce your chances of being confronted with violent or disturbing videos.—
Annie Margaret,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Celebrating the assassination of a 31 year old father of two young kids is disturbing; that teachers would be among those who do so is completely unacceptable.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Irksome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irksome. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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