: causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest : causing boredom : tiresome
a boring lecture
boringness
noun
Examples of boring in a Sentence
I find her books totally boring.
I wish this book weren't so boring; I keep falling asleep whenever I try to read it.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Try adding lemon, cucumber, or mint to your water to encourage hydration if plain water in the morning feels boring or unappetizing.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026
The building doesn’t look boring.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Sometimes safe and boring can be a winning strategy.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for boring
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“Boring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boring. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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