Definitions for irksome

irksome irk·some

Spelling: [urk-suh m]
IPA: /ˈɜrk səm/

Irksome is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 208 anagrams from letters in irksome (eikmors).

Definitions for irksome

adjective

  1. annoying; irritating; exasperating; tiresome:
  2. Obsolete. causing weariness or disgust.

Origin of irksome

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at irk, -some1

Examples for irksome

I have every reason to think that her acting had all along been irksome to her.

The least exertion was irksome, and attended with extreme lassitude.

But to keep his chin raised off the ground was irksome, and not much use either.

For most New Yorkers, there are few things as irksome as strangers accosting you on the street.

The irksome duties laid upon you will not be a burden to you.

The waiting for the hour of action is so irksome, that even the approach of danger is a relief.

He willingly agreed to that; he saw that it helped to pass the irksome time for her.

But above all else, the loneliness of it was irksome since her return.

If the engagement has ever been irksome to him it is now at an end, and he is in no wise responsible.

There will be no necessity of your continuing there if it should ever be irksome to you.

Word Value for irksome
Scrable

13

Words with friends

14

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