: 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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Crank up some music and have a dance party during an otherwise boring moment.
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Margery D. Rosen, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
At this point, the UConn-dominance-is-boring crowd has had years to debate during the reigns of several incredible players.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Enthusiasts are up in arms, concerned that the electric future will be boring, silent, and soulless.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 4 Mar. 2026
But alas, these movies now feel kinda boring.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Margery D. Rosen, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
At this point, the UConn-dominance-is-boring crowd has had years to debate during the reigns of several incredible players.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Enthusiasts are up in arms, concerned that the electric future will be boring, silent, and soulless.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 4 Mar. 2026
But alas, these movies now feel kinda boring.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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