Wearisome

usgb/ˈwɪrisəm/
adjective

Causing tiredness or boredom because of being too long, slow, or dull.

I had to sit through a wearisome speech by the mayor.
Visual representation of "wearisome" - Causing tiredness or boredom because of being too long, slow, or dull.

Often appears as...

  • wearisome task
  • wearisome journey
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Context Matters

Use 'wearisome' to describe tasks or activities that are dull and tiring. Not for people directly.

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Compiling the report was a wearisome job.
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Extended Periods

'Wearisome' is best for situations that stretch over time and drain energy or enthusiasm.

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The wearisome process of scanning all the documents took hours.
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Emotional Tone

'Wearisome' can reflect a feeling of mental fatigue and frustration with the monotony.

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Reading the same instructions repeatedly became wearisome.
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