Synonyms of irksome
12 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for irksome is annoying. Other synonyms of irksome are tedious, tiresome, monotonous, wearisome and drudgerous. The opposite of irksome is enjoyable.
Synonyms and similar words for irksome
adjectiveMarked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or...
- bothersomeCausing trouble, annoyance, inconvenience, irritation, or perplexity.
- annoyingCausing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.
- irritating
- wearisomeTiresome, tedious or causing fatigue.
- tediousBoring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
- drippyTiresome; annoying.
- drudgerousOf or pertaining to drudgery; tedious, menial and exhausting.
- longsome UK, dialectal
- monotonousTedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.
- wearing
- tiresomeCausing fatigue or boredom; wearisome.
- torporific archaicInducing torpor; tending to cause apathy or lethargy.
Opposite of irksome
Meaning of irksome
- adjective Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition.
irksome in other languages
Questions about synonyms of irksome
- What is another word for irksome?
- Irksome has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as annoying, tedious, tiresome, monotonous, wearisome, drudgerous, bothersome and wearing.
- What is the opposite of irksome?
- The opposite of irksome is enjoyable.
- What does irksome mean?
- Irksome means marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition.
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