operose

adjective

Definition of operosenext
as in wearisome

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  1. wearisome
  2. tiresome
  3. tedious
Adjective
  • Plus, a tiny bathroom with a lukewarm shower and scratchy towels can make even the best hotels feel wearisome rather than wonderful.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The hybrid experience has grown wearisome since the binge-Zoom years of the pandemic.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of wearisome
Adjective
  • With all that is stacked on Trump’s to-do list, picking fights with friends seems like an indulgent distraction that will soon grow tiresome.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
  • While the premise is interesting enough, the show is stuffed with tiresome jokes that fail to pack a punch.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of tiresome
Adjective
  • The alternative is Wisconsin’s study committee, where stakeholders thrash out various options in a tedious, transparent process.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
  • As in other parts of the world, content moderation is one of the most tedious and low-paying jobs in China’s tech industry.
    Zeyi Yang, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of tedious
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