irksome
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In the past, she has portrayed those casting doubts that such a resolution could be achieved as irksome malcontents.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
And that’s just one of his many irksome peculiarities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Meanwhile, Keith, Boy Talk’s most talented vocalist, vibrates with rage at his showboating bandmates, particularly his irksome younger brother, and is mourning the sorry state of his marriage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
The wanton use of the term is part of the fun, but also what makes it irksome.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
With a tiny jerk of the head, Snape seemed to flick off an irksome fly.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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