Skip to content

— William Blake

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?

Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:

Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?

Or Love in a golden bowl?

…

Read full poem →

noun

One who, or that which, accelerates.

Know more →
Back To Dictionary

Dictionary Entry

irksomeness

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/urk-sum-nis/

The quality or state of being annoying, tedious, or tiresome; causing irritation or weariness.

In a Sentence

“The irksomeness of the repetitive task made the afternoon drag on endlessly.”

Origin

From 'irksome' + '-ness'; 'irk' from Middle English 'irken' (to tire, weary).

Common Phrases

Still being gathered for this entry.

Missing dictionary details are being fetched in the background.

Synonyms

annoyancetediousnessvexationbotherirritationweariness

Antonyms

pleasantnessdelightjoycomfortagreeableness

Related Words

irkirksomeirkedirkingannoyingtedioustiresomevexing

Poetry examples for “irksomeness”

Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.

Poetry examples are still being gathered for this entry. They will appear here once matching poems are available in the library.