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irksomely - 2 dictionary results

irk⋅some

   [urk-suhm]
–adjective
1. annoying; irritating; exasperating; tiresome: irksome restrictions.
2. Obsolete. causing weariness or disgust.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see irk, -some 1
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irk·some     (ûrk'səm)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.   Causing annoyance, weariness, or vexation; tedious: irksome restrictions. See Synonyms at boring.

irk'some·ly adv., irk'some·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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