tiresome

adjective

tire·​some ˈtī(-ə)r-səm How to pronounce tiresome (audio)
Synonyms of tiresomenext
: wearisome, tedious
a tiresome lecture
tiresomely adverb
tiresomeness noun

Examples of tiresome in a Sentence

All those stories about his childhood can become tiresome after a while. what a tiresome church service that turned out to be
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Under Luis Enrique, the Parisians have become one of, if not, the dominant forces in the European game and, with a young squad full of togetherness, tenacity and a tiresome work ethic, the sky really is the limit for this team. Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 6 May 2026 These exercises are often associated with the tiresome pursuit of six-pack abs. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026 But the relentless words of wisdom, and the shouting-to-the-rafters way they’re delivered, soon become tiresome. Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026 But eating your own food day in and day out can get tiresome. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiresome

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tiresome was circa 1520

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“Tiresome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiresome. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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tiresome

adjective
tire·​some ˈtī(ə)r-səm How to pronounce tiresome (audio)
: likely to tire one because of length or dullness : boring
a tiresome lecture
tiresomely adverb

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