tiresome

TEYE-uh-suhm

Tiresome (adj) means causing boredom or mild annoyance because it drags on or is repetitive. Example: “Filling out the same form five times was tiresome.”

adj

Causing boredom or mild annoyance because it drags on or is repetitive.

"Filling out the same form five times was tiresome."

"His constant complaining grew tiresome after a while."

How to use tiresome

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAnnoying or dull in a wearing-you-down way.

Easily confused with

tedious →

Common pairings

grow tiresome a tiresome task

Word forms

more tiresome comparative, most tiresome superlative

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Etymology

From tire plus -some.

Antonyms

energizing exciting interesting fresh

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Rhymes for tiresome

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tiresome” mean?

The word “tiresome” means causing boredom or mild annoyance because it drags on or is repetitive. In plain terms, annoying or dull in a wearing-you-down way.

How do you pronounce “tiresome”?

“Tiresome” is pronounced TEYE-uh-suhm (/ˈtaɪɚsəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “tiresome” in a sentence?

Here is “tiresome” used in a sentence: “Filling out the same form five times was tiresome.”

What is the opposite of “tiresome”?

The opposite of “tiresome” — its antonyms — are energizing, exciting, interesting and fresh.

What part of speech is “tiresome”?

“Tiresome” is an adjective.

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