The difference between Irksome and Painful
When used as adjectives, irksome means marked by irritation or annoyance, whereas painful means causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.
check bellow for the other definitions of Irksome and Painful
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Irksome as an adjective:
Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition
Examples:
"synonyms: bothersome annoying irritating wearisome tedious"
"He has this irksome habit of racing up to red lights, so he has to brake heavily."
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Painful as an adjective:
Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.
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Painful as an adjective:
Afflicted or suffering with pain (of a body part or, formerly, of a person).
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Painful as an adjective:
Requiring effort or labor; difficult, laborious.
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Painful as an adjective (now, _, rare):
Painstaking; careful; industrious.
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Painful as an adjective (informal):
Very bad, poor.
Examples:
"His violin playing is painful."