Synonyms for

Tiresome

Verb / ˈtaɪɜ:sʌm / Another word for tiresome — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing one to be bored or annoyed

Synonyms & similar words

tedious dull wearisome boring hohum slow deadening irksome boring tedious wearisome tiring fatiguing exhausting draining wearying dull monotonous humdrum prosaic mundane routine ho-hum yawn-inducing uninteresting unexciting uninspiring unstimulating

Example sentences

  1. The math homework was very tiresome.
  2. I found the movie to be very tiresome.
  3. The work was so tiresome that I fell asleep at my desk.
  4. The long line at the grocery store was very tiresome.
  5. The repetitive nature of the task made it very tiresome.

Quotes

  • The life of the rich and famous can be very tiresome.
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, but it can be quite tiresome.
  • The road to success is long and tiresome, but the reward is worth it.

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