as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
what a tiresome church service that turned out to be
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Recent Examples of tiresome
Unfortunately, though, she’s still possessed by the spirit of Mary Shelley, whose voice seizes her body with tiresome frequency.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
In Dallas, Sumayyah Chenault, a member of the Palestinian Youth Movement, said the United States’ continuous aggression with other countries has grown tiresome and damaging.
—Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Being forced to listen to your endless blather every day has become tiresome.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
What l find tiresome is l feel l am continually getting advice from people about different treatments, meds, PT, how to walk, blah blah.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
In Dallas, Sumayyah Chenault, a member of the Palestinian Youth Movement, said the United States’ continuous aggression with other countries has grown tiresome and damaging.
—Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Being forced to listen to your endless blather every day has become tiresome.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
What l find tiresome is l feel l am continually getting advice from people about different treatments, meds, PT, how to walk, blah blah.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiresome
Adjective
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Never gets boring, never feels overplayed.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Pool, sauna, indoor fireplace, luggage drop-off, backyard With so much history and color around every corner in Marrakesh, why stay somewhere boring?—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Flimsy nozzles crack and leak, and heavy-duty nozzles get tiring to hold when your garden calls for more watering time than your hands can handle.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Swift herself talked about how tiring the tour was and what her plans for the future were last October on BBC Radio 1 with Greg James.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Banchero up-and-down The Magic superstar forward got off to a slow start by opening 1-for-6 from the field, including missing his first four 3-pointers.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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More Americans are heading into retirement without a pension, and are instead leaning on savings accounts and investment portfolios that have become increasingly subject to market swings and the slow erosion of inflation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran — theyr’e not stupid.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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That was celebrated by the lefties as liberation, or something stupid like that.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Nevertheless, fashion is still top of mind for inflation-weary customers.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Best gentle shampoo for colored hair This award-winning shampoo and conditioner duo is made with organic rose oil and peaches, which revive dull or fading color.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The Noni Glow Face Oil is Miranda’s favorite, a lightweight yet powerful face oil formulated to help visibly nourish, brighten and smooth dry or dull skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Senior second baseman Alexis Richter has learned a lot about playing softball from her three older sisters.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 73-year-old Weinstein kept his eyes trained on Mann throughout her Tuesday testimony, intermittently whispering to his attorney, Teny Geragos.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are no fine hats or seersucker here; just dusty boots and blue jeans, the million-dollar trainers no fancier than their workers.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Inside these massive, dusty, and gas-rich regions, the same series of events always occurs.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Tiresome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiresome. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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