irksome

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"The rise of AI has raised concerns about low-quality content — also known as AI slop," YouTube chief executive Neal Mohan said of the irksome phenomenon.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

But what makes that introduction to the world of “Holland” particularly irksome is not just that it’s mistrusting of its audience, but that it’s also mistrusting of the film itself.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2025

But for the moment, this looks like a pat on the head to a couple of avid but irksome boosters.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024

The fact drivers were needed to reach the green on the long par-three 17th was irksome to the Irishman.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

This was an irksome but expected trade-off in the legal field, where it was not uncommon to prepare for a trial that never came to pass.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama