irksome

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024

But it seemed like there were as many blowups as there were layups, and that became irksome for anybody watching.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

For politicians who have worked their entire life to get on this debate stage, Mr Ramaswamy's presence - at the centre of the stage no less - must be irksome.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2023

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