as in annoying
causing annoyance
the irksome habit of leaving all the kitchen cabinet doors open
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Recent Examples of irksome
His quarry was Frank Sinatra, the reigning entertainment icon of the 20th century, then on the verge of turning the irksome age of 50.
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Mark Rozzo, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
But Cho isn’t studying irksome effects like hay fever, or what pollen means for the plants that make it.
—Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
Which must be particularly irksome since the whole reason for the bestie meetup is Taylor’s most recent breakup with Steven.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 23 July 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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Mark Rozzo, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
But Cho isn’t studying irksome effects like hay fever, or what pollen means for the plants that make it.
—Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
Which must be particularly irksome since the whole reason for the bestie meetup is Taylor’s most recent breakup with Steven.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 23 July 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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Garlic supplements and dietary garlic can have health benefits, and a few annoying side effects, like bad breath and stomach upset.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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Patriots’ fans view Sunday as an annoying calisthenic, if not a joke.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The redshirt senior quarterback is the crown jewel of the Knights’ 2026 transfer class, bringing with him the hope of improvement from a frustrating 5-7 season in 2025.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sees expanding MARTA into Cobb and Gwinnett counties as a key step toward better regional connection, while metro Atlanta residents continue to struggle with traffic congestion that’s both frustrating and dangerous.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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It’s further dragged down by far too many irritating genre tropes to count.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An irritating product or excessive use of active ingredients can quickly push skin into a state of hypersensitivity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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According to The Marshall Project, federal officers fired on at least nine people in their vehicles over a four-month period, evidence of a disturbing pattern.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Zhang was quickly identified as a suspect based on her allegedly increasingly disturbing behavior, according to authorities.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Irksome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irksome. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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