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irksome [ˈɜːksəm] adj
causing vexation, annoyance, or boredom; troublesome or tedious irksomely adv irksomeness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
irksome adjective irritating, trying, annoying, aggravating, troublesome, unwelcome, exasperating, tiresome, vexing, disagreeable, burdensome, wearisome, bothersome, vexatious the irksome regulations interesting, pleasant, enjoyable, pleasing, welcome, gratifying, agreeable How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The majority of the younger men envied him for just what was the most irksome factor in his love--the exalted position of Karenin, and the consequent publicity of their connection in society. It seemed to Daniel irksome and improper to be in a room at all, but to have anything to do with a young lady seemed to him impossible. If, seized by an intolerable boredom, he had determined to be a painter merely to break with irksome ties, it would have been comprehensible, and commonplace; but commonplace is precisely what I felt he was not. |
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