boring

adjective

bor·​ing ˈbȯr-iŋ 

: causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest : causing boredom : tiresome

a boring lecture

boringly

ˈbȯr-iŋ-lē 

adverb

boringness noun

Synonyms

• arid
• colorless
• drab
• dreary
• drudging
• dry
• dull
• dusty
• flat
• heavy
• ho-hum
• humdrum
• jading
• jejune
• leaden
• mind-numbing
• monochromatic
• monotonous
• numbing
• old
• pedestrian
• ponderous
• slow
• stale
• stodgy
• stuffy
• stupid
• tame
• tedious
• tiresome
• tiring
• uninteresting
• wearisome
• weary
• wearying

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the end, both fairs did well, which somewhat stifled the increasingly boring narrative. —George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2024

However, the Mario Party formula is often more boring and frustrating than fun, and even the most polished and packed Mario Party can’t change that. —PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024

Not only can a punchy pigment add a jolt of personality to a room’s four (often boring) walls, but the right shade can also create an optical illusion. —Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024

Don’t settle for a boring tablecloth, though; instead opt for this homey rust orange covering that’s water-resistant and has a near-perfect overall rating. —Melissa Epifano, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of bore entry 6

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing boring

• as boring as they come
• wood-boring

Kids Definition

boring

adjective

bor·​ing ˈbō(ə)r-iŋ 

ˈbȯ(ə)r-

: causing boredom : uninteresting, tedious

boringly

-iŋ-lē 

adverb