irksome

Meanings

• adjective

  Causing annoyance, irritation, or uneasiness

  - "The constant beeping of the alarm clock was irksome."
  - "The irksome behavior of the child made it difficult for the teacher to manage the class."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɚksəm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

annoying , bothersome , irritating , tedious , wearisome

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irksome
frisky , risqué , prismatic

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Variants

List of all variants of irksome that leads to same result
irksome , irksomely , irksomeness , irksomenesses

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Etymology

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From Old English 'yrscan' meaning 'annoy, vex', related to 'yrsian' meaning 'to irritate'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'irksome' is often used in legal contexts to describe a situation or behavior that is annoying or irritating, but not necessarily illegal.

2. The term 'irksome' has been used in various forms of media, including music and film, to describe annoying or irritating characters or situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. annoyance: A feeling of irritation or frustration caused by someone or something.

2. irritation: A feeling of annoyance, agitation, or displeasure.

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Culture

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The word 'irksome' has been used in literature to describe annoying or irritating situations, characters, or behaviors. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', Mr. Collins is described as an 'irksome' guest.

How to Memorize "irksome"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation that causes annoyance or irritation, such as a loud noise or a bothersome person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irksome' with feelings of annoyance or irritation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word, which means 'to irritate'.

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