- a word derived from irksome.
Example Sentences
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Sir… is described as “tweedpunk”, a somewhat unpalatable term representing an irksomely useful shorthand.
From Forbes • Aug. 27, 2013
A related set of concerns: Is the previous question irksomely PC or sentimental?
From Time • Jan. 18, 2013
Apart from the irksomely glib Erica Pereira, all did fairly well.
From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2012
Ms. Irving is a naturally warm stage presence, but this oppressive smothering is so irksomely overstated that you want to tune Maggie out after just a few minutes in her presence.
From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2011
Gradually, irksomely, but surely and steadily, it developed, and at last it took definite form as a pretty successful wink.
From Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion by Twain, Mark