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

The fact drivers were needed to reach the green on the long par-three 17th was irksome to the Irishman.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 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

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