as in annoying
causing annoyance
the irksome habit of leaving all the kitchen cabinet doors open
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Recent Examples of irksome
In many European countries, Jews have long represented an irksome reminder of the blemishes on the nation’s moral standing.
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Yascha Mounk, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2014
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
Jeff Probst’s post-pandemic makeover of the landmark reality show has its irksome tendencies: a too-formulaic structure (why are we locked into three tribes of six every season?), an overabundance of advantages, the decision to cast exclusively superfans whose life’s dream is to be on Survivor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Update cabinet hardware Loose drawer and cabinet handles are as irksome as kitchen clutter.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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Yascha Mounk, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2014
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
Jeff Probst’s post-pandemic makeover of the landmark reality show has its irksome tendencies: a too-formulaic structure (why are we locked into three tribes of six every season?), an overabundance of advantages, the decision to cast exclusively superfans whose life’s dream is to be on Survivor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Update cabinet hardware Loose drawer and cabinet handles are as irksome as kitchen clutter.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irksome
Adjective
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Other non-native ephemerals, such as lesser celandine, are more annoying and more recent arrivals.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Going on a first date while an unnamed, unseen troll pings you personal memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal?—
Charley Ross,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps most frustrating for affected users is the lack of clear, timely communication.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Angelina Jolie makes a great villain, but the film's efforts to over-explain the source of her evil is frustrating.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Going Overboard with Outdoor Lighting Light pollution can be just as irritating as that dog down the street who barks like clockwork for 30 minutes every night.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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New York, though, continued to use its newfound abilities to turn defense into offense with the irritating McBride starting in place of Brunson.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Other times, Claude’s mental activity seems super disturbing and maybe even dangerous.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just as disturbing and bizarre, at least one juror originally didn’t want to convict Zeigler at all and didn’t vote to do so until after that same judge ordered the bailiff to give her a Valium.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Irksome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irksome. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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