Basic Details
Word: Irksome
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Annoying or irritating.
Synonyms: Tedious, bothersome, troublesome
Antonyms: Pleasant, enjoyable
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep your chin up: To remain cheerful in a difficult situation, despite anything irksome happening around you. Example: "Even when she had to listen to her irksome neighbour, she kept her chin up and smiled."
- Not worth the hassle: Used to say something is not worth the annoyance it brings. Example: "The small mistake he made on the test was irksome, but it wasn't worth the hassle of worrying about it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The constant beeping of the construction machinery was irksome throughout the day.
Example 2: She found it irksome when her younger brother always borrowed her things without asking.
Example 3: Completing the irksome task of cleaning his room, he finally felt a sense of relief.
Fun Fact
The word "irksome" comes from the early 15th century, derived from the Middle English word "irken," meaning to annoy. It's interesting how its meaning has remained similar over the centuries!
Famous Quote
"To be annoyed by the ones we love is the greatest of all worries." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "irksome" mean?
a) Pleasant
b) Lovely
c) Annoying
d) Exciting
Answer: c) Annoying
2. Which of these is a synonym of "irksome"?
a) Joyful
b) Tedious
c) Delightful
d) Charming
Answer: b) Tedious
3. Which is an antonym of "irksome"?
a) Difficult
b) Enjoyable
c) Boring
d) Heavy
Answer: b) Enjoyable
4. Which sentence uses "irksome" correctly?
a) The cake was irksome to eat.
b) Listening to his irksome comments became tiresome.
c) The game was irksome fun.
d) She danced to irksome music.
Answer: b) Listening to his irksome comments became tiresome.
5. Which idiom represents a response to something irksome?
a) Keep your chin up
b) The more, the merrier
c) Bite the bullet
d) A blessing in disguise
Answer: a) Keep your chin up
