irksome

irksome
irksomely, adv.irksomeness, n.
/errk"seuhm/, adj.
1. annoying; irritating; exasperating; tiresome: irksome restrictions.
2. Obs. causing weariness or disgust.
[1400-50; late ME; see IRK, -SOME1]

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