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irksome
[ urk-suhm ]
/ ËÉrk sÉm /
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adjective
annoying; irritating; exasperating; tiresome: irksome restrictions.
Obsolete. causing weariness or disgust.
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irksome
/ (ËÉËksÉm) /
adjective
causing vexation, annoyance, or boredom; troublesome or tedious
Derived forms of irksome
irksomely, adverbirksomeness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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