boring

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bor·ing | \ ˈbȯr-iŋ

Definition of boring

: causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest : causing boredom : tiresome a boring lecture

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I find her books totally boring. I wish this book weren't so boring; I keep falling asleep whenever I try to read it.

Recent Examples on the Web The other was a devoted belief that children would never learn to love reading if the only books they were given were boring. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "What Beverly Cleary Taught Us About Feeling Mortified," 30 Mar. 2021 The scientific names of plants (and all other life forms) may seem boring and nerdy – but there is no better way to properly discuss plants. — Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, "6 Most Common Mistakes Rookie Foragers Make," 19 Mar. 2021 Often that means following opportunities that seem, well, boring. — Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY, "'Women are more strategic, men quicker to action': How women small business owners can grow," 10 Mar. 2021 Pretty colors are engaging, while gray is boring. Substitute. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Smartphone addiction ruins sleep, study says, but you can fight back," 2 Mar. 2021 The steady persistence needed to get ahead might start to seem boring and insufficiently challenging. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, "Horoscope for Jan. 6, 2021: Happy birthday Norman Reedus; Scorpio, inspiration may spark new project," 6 Jan. 2021 Events are centered around work and routine -- things that may seem boring to you on the surface. — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, "Daily horoscope for December 12, 2020," 12 Dec. 2020 Walking into an ice cream shop and ordering vanilla might seem boring. — Ben Marks And Brett Angel, Star Tribune, "Resist over-indulging on the hot stock flavor of the moment," 14 Nov. 2020 This swimwear brand proves that minimalism and sustainability aren't the least bit boring. — Taylor Ayers, Marie Claire, "The Best New Swimwear of Summer 2021," 9 Feb. 2021

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