irksome

/ˈɜːrksəm/; /ˈɪərksəm/

Definitions

1. adjective

causing annoyance, irritation, or impatience; troublesome or vexing

“The irksome traffic in the city made me late for work.”

2. noun

a troublesome or vexing person or thing

“The noise from the neighbor’s house was an irksome distraction during the exam.”

Synonyms

  • annoying
  • irks
  • irritating
  • tedious

Antonyms

  • agreeable
  • agreeable
  • enjoyable
  • pleasant