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irksome

[urk-suhm] / ˈɜrk səm /


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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

For some people, it's strangers' habits that are most irksome, while for others, it's loved ones.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

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

It is associated in our minds with escape from history and oppression and law and irksome obligations, with absolute freedom, and the road has always led west.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer