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irksome

adjective

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

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Word length
7
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
RK
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɚksəm

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Definitions

adjective

  1. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

    “a boring evening with uninteresting people”

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Example Sentences

a boring evening with uninteresting people
the deadening effect of some routine tasks
a dull play
his competent but dull performance
a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention

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