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Meaning of irksome
causing annoyance or irritation
Etymology of irksome
The word "irksome" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "irken" meant "to become weary" or "to grow tired", and the suffix "-some" was added to form an adjective indicating a quality or condition
The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially meaning "causing weariness" or "tedious", and later developing its modern meaning of "causing annoyance" or "irritating"
Synonyms
annoying
troublesome
vexing
irritating
frustrating
exasperating
infuriating
maddening
tiresome
wearisome
bothersome
pesky
nettlesome
displeasing
disagreeable
unpleasant
distasteful
offensive
repugnant
repulsive
disgusting
nauseating
sickening
galling
aggravating
provoking
riling
inflaming
incensing
infuriating
enraging
angering
rankling
grating
jarring
discordant
cloying
oppressive
burdensome
onerous
laborious
toilsome
arduous
strenuous
exhausting
fatiguing
draining
enervating
debilitating
demoralizing
disheartening
discouraging
dispiriting
Definitions
- Causing annoyance or irritation, especially because something is perceived as a nuisance or an obstacle
- Giving rise to a feeling of frustration or annoyance, often because something is perceived as being unpleasant or unwelcome
Usage Examples
- The irksome noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate
- The irksome bureaucracy and red tape made it hard to get anything done
- The irksome attitude of the customer service representative made me want to hang up the phone
Antonyms
pleasant
pleasing
agreeable
delightful
charming
attractive
appealing
satisfying
gratifying
enjoyable
entertaining
amusing
diverting
engaging
intriguing
fascinating
captivating
soothing
calming
comforting
reassuring
heartening
uplifting
inspiring
motivating
stimulating