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irksome

The correct spelling is irksome.

How to pronounce irksome

/ˈɚksəm/
adjective

IPA: /ˈɚksəm/

Say it like: Irk-som-e

The correct spelling is irksome. Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition For example: "He has this irksome habit of racing up to red lights, so he has to brake heavily."

Usage Examples

He has this irksome habit of racing up to red lights, so he has to brake heavily.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition

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