tiresome

[tahyuhr-suhm]

adjective

1. causing or liable to cause a person to tire; wearisome.

   a tiresome job.

   Synonyms: humdrum, dull

2. annoying or vexatious.

   Antonyms: interesting

tiresome

/ ˈtaɪəsəm /

adjective

1. boring and irritating; irksome

Other Word Forms

• tiresomely adverb
• tiresomeness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiresome¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; tire ¹ + -some ¹

Example Sentences

But if that gets a bit tiresome after the 13th time, here is a list of Swift sister songs to try instead, based on your favorite track from the new album.

From Los Angeles Times

That has led to a long, loud and frankly tiresome chorus of well-meaning fans across America crying to liberate Trout, so a great player could take the postseason stage.

From Los Angeles Times

“Resolution” is a curious word in this context — because there never is one for what has become a dreaded, tiresome ritual.

From Salon

That coverage sped past tiresome some time ago.

From Salon

The position of Senate parliamentarian was created back in 1935 to end that tiresome practice.

From Salon

Related Words

• annoying 
• boring 
• dull 
• exhausting 
• ho-hum 
• laborious 
• monotonous 
• onerous 
• tedious 
• tired 
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• uninteresting