Synonyms for
Boring
Definition
The word 'boring' means not interesting or dull.
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Literary
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Common collocations
- boring conversation
- boring lecture
- boring movie
- boring day
- boring task
- boring meeting
- boring subject
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Usage note
While 'boring' is a common adjective, avoid overusing it. Consider more specific synonyms like 'tedious' or 'monotonous' for greater impact.
Example sentences
- I find math boring, but my friend loves it.
- The lecture was so boring that many people fell asleep.
- The book was so boring that I never finished it.
- The movie was boring and predictable.
- The party was so boring that everyone left early.
Quotes
The only thing worse than a boring person is a boring person who thinks they're interesting.
The world is full of people who are not like us. We are different from them. And that's okay. But sometimes it can be boring.
I'm not interested in being anybody's definition of a great writer. I'm interested in being somebody's definition of a good writer. And I think that's what I am. I'm just a good writer. I'm not a great writer. I'm not a genius. I'm not particularly special. I'm just a boring, white girl from San Diego.