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irksome Synonyms

Another word for irksome

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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing irritation, impatience, or weariness; annoying or tedious.

Usage Example

"Filing the quarterly tax forms was an irritating chore that took the entire afternoon."

Strongest
irritating
annoying
vexatious
tiresome
Strong
wearisome
bothersome
tedious
exasperating
maddening
galling

Opposites of irksome

The opposite of irksome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

agreeable
pleasing
delightful
enjoyable
pleasant
welcome
engaging
See all opposites of irksome

• Nearby Words

iris
irish moss
irk
irksome
irksomely
iron
ironclad

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Irksome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/irksome
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