irksome
How many syllables in irksome?
There are 2 syllables in the word irksome.How to pronounce irksome:
Synonyms for irksome:
abrasive
aggravating
annoying
boring
bothersome
burdensome
deadening
disagreeable
disturbing
dull
exasperating
frustrating
galling
ho-hum
irritating
maddening
nettlesome
painful
pesky
pestiferous
pestilential
tedious
tiresome
troublesome
trying
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Antonyms for irksome:
adequate
adorable
aesthetic
agreeable
alluring
amazing
amusing
appealing
appreciated
appropriate
attractive
beaut
beautiful
beezer
blessed
blest
blissful
blithesome
bonzer
brill
brilliant
calming
capital
captivating
champion
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