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Tiresome

🇬🇧 UK //ˈtaɪəsəm// 🇺🇸 US //ˈtaɪərsəm//

Meaning of Tiresome

Causing boredom or annoyance due to being repetitive or lengthy.

In simple words: Boring or annoying because it takes too long.

Tiresome in a sentence

• The meeting was so tiresome that I struggled to stay awake.
• He found the long lecture tiresome and hard to follow.
• Gardening can become tiresome when the weather doesn't cooperate.
• After hours of tiresome paperwork, she needed a break.
• The repetitive tasks can be quite tiresome for employees.

How to use Tiresome

Commonly used to describe activities or situations that are tedious. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

tiresome + object

Memory hint

Think of 'tired-some', like something that makes you feel tired of waiting.

Related words

Collocations with Tiresome

• tiresome task
• tiresome process
• tiresome journey
• tiresome discussion
• tiresome routine

Synonyms for Tiresome

• boring
• tedious
• wearisome
• monotonous
• draining

Opposites of Tiresome

• exciting
• interesting
• stimulating

Common mistakes with Tiresome

• Confused with 'tiring' - 'tiresome' focuses on boredom, while 'tiring' focuses on exhaustion.
• Incorrectly using 'tiresome' to describe something physically tiring instead of mentally exhausting.
• Using 'tiresome' in a positive context, which is usually incorrect.

Frequently asked questions about Tiresome

What does Tiresome mean?

Boring or annoying because it takes too long.

What is the definition of Tiresome?

Causing boredom or annoyance due to being repetitive or lengthy.

How do you use Tiresome in a sentence?

The meeting was so tiresome that I struggled to stay awake.

Can you give another example of Tiresome?

He found the long lecture tiresome and hard to follow.

What are synonyms for Tiresome?

Common alternatives include boring, tedious, wearisome, monotonous, draining.

What is the opposite of Tiresome?

Opposite meanings include exciting, interesting, stimulating.

What words go with Tiresome?

It commonly pairs with tiresome task, tiresome process, tiresome journey, tiresome discussion, tiresome routine.

What are common mistakes when using Tiresome?

Confused with 'tiring' - 'tiresome' focuses on boredom, while 'tiring' focuses on exhaustion. Incorrectly using 'tiresome' to describe something physically tiring instead of mentally exhausting. Using 'tiresome' in a positive context, which is usually incorrect.

How do you pronounce Tiresome?

US: //ˈtaɪərsəm//, UK: //ˈtaɪəsəm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tiresome?

Commonly used to describe activities or situations that are tedious. Avoid in very formal contexts.