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irksome

Divide irksome into syllables:

irk · some

How to pronounce irksome:

Synonyms for irksome:

uninterestingdisturbingfrustratingtroublesomepestilentialboringvexingtediousdullannoying
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Antonyms for irksome:

convenientexcitingexquisiteupliftingfulfillingworthwhilefortunatealluringjubilantgenial
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