irksome
adjective /ˈɜːk.səm/
/ˈɝːk-/ formalDefinition
› annoying: The vibration can become irksome after a while.Annoying
(Definition of irksome adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- accursed adjective
- aggravating adjective (ANNOYING)
- annoying adjective
- bothersome adjective
- contrariness noun
- damnable adjective
- exasperating adjective
- galling adjective
- incendiary adjective (CAUSING ANGER)
- inflammatory adjective (ANGER)
- infuriating adjective
- insufferable adjective
- irritating adjective
- limit noun
- maddening adjective
- perishing adjective (ANNOYED)
- pesky adjective
- provocative adjective (MAKE ANGRY)
- trying adjective
- vexatious adjective
Topic:
Annoying
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