irksome

The definition of irksome is tiresome or annoying.

(adjective)

An example of something irksome is a constant feeling of pinching shoes.

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See irksome in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that tends to irk; tiresome or annoying

Origin: ME irksum: see irk & -some

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See irksome in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Causing annoyance, weariness, or vexation; tedious: irksome restrictions. See Synonyms at boring.

Related Forms:

  • irkˈsome·ly adverb
  • irkˈsome·ness noun

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