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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 Reader's editing, it must be said, is at times irksomely clumsy. These actors have already assembled enough irksomely prepackaged mannerisms for a self-satisfied cast entering the seventh year of their series: They're already hermetically sealed in their affectations without ever having gone to the trouble of connecting with an audience. Her parents, on the other hand, have other ideas, signing her up to be a counselor at an irksomely precious, insanely politically correct children's camp, the OK-to-Cry-Corral. |
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