as in annoying
causing annoyance
the irksome habit of leaving all the kitchen cabinet doors open
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Recent Examples of irksome
Example Of Time Wasted Keep in mind that besides the time involved, which can be irksome to users who are eagerly waiting for a result, the processing cycles are costing someone something somewhere.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The documentary can be irksome, and its chronology a touch confusing, but Spiegelman is an entertaining interlocutor, and so are many of the artists and critics who testify to his greatness here.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
This is irksome in that our NATO allies have had a long time to prepare for this.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Feb. 2025
After moving her family to South Carolina in 2019, Lisa quickly felt the impact of the irksome, ubiquitous insects down south.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The documentary can be irksome, and its chronology a touch confusing, but Spiegelman is an entertaining interlocutor, and so are many of the artists and critics who testify to his greatness here.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
This is irksome in that our NATO allies have had a long time to prepare for this.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Feb. 2025
After moving her family to South Carolina in 2019, Lisa quickly felt the impact of the irksome, ubiquitous insects down south.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irksome
Adjective
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Increasing one’s protein intake requires an annoying amount of foresight, a willingness to experience short-term displeasure, or both.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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This eye-rolling, annual chore is annoying, obviously, but also tied to the functioning of government.—
Made by History,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Timing Gaps: Traditional file transfers typically operate on rigid schedules—often daily or even weekly—creating frustrating delays between participant actions and results.—
Charlie Gautreaux,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Even the strongest and happiest relationships can falter when seemingly small, frustrating habits are left unaddressed.—
Jourdan Travers,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In place of intense (and potentially irritating) acids, Mediheal's Madecassoside Blemish Pads target breakouts and breakout-causing bacteria with anti-inflammatory powerhouses madecassoside and cica.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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As the protagonist/antihero, audiences meet everyone through his eyes (and imperious narration) — and in his view, most people are shallow and irritating, especially the residents of Madre Linda.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In cases where advertising is inevitable, some prefer ads that appeal on a personal level over messaging that can be inappropriate or, even, disturbing and offensive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ghosts that wink could be scary but the face Sal makes is disturbing in other ways.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Irksome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irksome. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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