Meaning & use
irksome
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Annoying or irritating, especially in a persistent or tedious way.
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Filling out the same form three times was an irksome waste of time.
His constant interruptions during meetings are irksome to everyone.
A note on using this word
Slightly more formal and literary than everyday alternatives like "annoying," making it more common in writing than casual speech.
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