Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Irksome.
How to pronounce irksome:
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Irksome - as an adjective satellite
So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example: "A boring evening with uninteresting people"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boring9deadening12dull5ho-humslow7tedious8tiresome10wearisome14Irksome - as an adjective
Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition
Example: "He has this irksome habit of racing up to red lights, so he has to brake heavily."
Example Sentences
"The constant buzzing of mosquitoes is irksome."
"I find it irksome when people chew with their mouths open."
"The irksome sound of nails on a chalkboard made me cringe."
"Dealing with bureaucracy can be extremely irksome."
"His irksome habit of interrupting others in conversation annoys everyone."
Word Game Points
Is IRKSOME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, irksome is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IRKSOME has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is IRKSOME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, irksome is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIRKSOME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is IRKSOME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, irksome is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIRKSOME has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
