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

Small dust particles and annoying pathogens can be lurking all around your home causing allergies to flair.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Having never cleaned my rain gutters since becoming a homeowner five years ago, I was stunned to learn that this annoying task should be completed once, if not twice, a year.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of annoying

Adjective

What age should a kid get a phone There isn’t one clean answer to the age question, and that can feel frustrating when your kid’s friends already have phones.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Asked about the most frustrating part of the job, 30 percent chose sourcing, just behind the 33 percent who chose photographing and listing items.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of frustrating

Adjective

That tiny gesture may explain why secret copying can feel especially irritating.

— Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2026
Despite its splashy unveiling, Project Zenith is more about making the OS less irritating for developers than adding any groundbreaking capabilities.

— Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of irritating

Adjective

French President Emanuel Macron delivered a briefing to the candidates running to succeed him so disturbing that even the far-right National Rally’s leaders emerged denouncing Russian hybrid attacks.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The 72-year-old Cuban widow filed for temporary custody shortly after the disturbing incident.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of disturbing

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