Spell Bee Word: irksome

Basic Details

Word: Irksome

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Annoying or irritating.

Synonyms: Annoying, bothersome, troublesome

Antonyms: Pleasant, agreeable, enjoyable

Idioms and Phrases

1. Out of sorts: Feeling annoyed or irritable. Example: "She was out of sorts when her favourite show was postponed."
2. Get under one's skin: To annoy or irritate someone. Example: "His constant humming really gets under my skin."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The irksome sound of the clock ticking made it hard to concentrate on my homework.

Example 2: His irksome habit of interrupting others during conversations was becoming quite frustrating.

Example 3: The irksome delays in the train service led to many people being late for work.

Fun Fact

The word "irksome" comes from the Middle English word "yrk," meaning to irritate or weary. It has been used as a descriptor of annoyance since the 14th century!

Famous Quote

"There is nothing that we are responsible for, that is not irksome we must bear it." - Samuel Butler

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "irksome" mean?

a) Pleasant
b) Annoying
c) Beautiful
d) Easy

Answer: b) Annoying

2. Which of these is a synonym of "irksome"?

a) Enjoyable
b) Annoying
c) Beautiful
d) Simple

Answer: b) Annoying

3. What is the opposite of "irksome"?

a) Unpleasant
b) Agreeable
c) Annoying
d) Disturbing

Answer: b) Agreeable

4. Which sentence uses "irksome" correctly?

a) The irksome traffic made us late to the concert.
b) The irksome flower smelled lovely.
c) The cake was irksome to eat.
d) The irksome bird sang beautifully all day.

Answer: a) The irksome traffic made us late to the concert.

5. Which idiom means feeling annoyed or irritable?

a) Get under ones skin
b) Out of sorts
c) In high spirits
d) Beat around the bush

Answer: b) Out of sorts