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    Irksome

    /ˈɜːrk.səm/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Causing annoyance or irritation.
    The constant noise from the construction site was particularly irksome.
    Tedious or tiresome; causing weariness.
    She found the repetitive tasks at work to be irksome.
    A source of annoyance.
    His irksome habit of interrupting others made meetings frustrating.

    Etymology

    From irk + -some, with irk meaning to annoy or irritate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    irksome habit
    A habit that causes annoyance.
    irksome delay
    A delay that is frustrating or bothersome.

    Related Words

    irk
    To annoy or irritate.
    irritate
    To provoke impatience or anger.

    Slang Meanings

    A pain in the neck
    That long meeting was a real pain in the neck.
    Buzzkill
    His negative attitude was such a buzzkill during the party.