mind-numbing

adjective

mind-numb·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌnə-miŋ 

: relentlessly tedious : dull

mind-numbingly adverb

Synonyms of mind-numbing

• boring
• tiring
• slow
• wearying
• stupid
• dull
• weary
• dusty
• old

Examples of mind-numbing in a Sentence

that movie is just a series of mind-numbing explosions and car chases

Recent Examples on the Web

After 18 hours of mind-numbing negotiations, Marie might have needed a power nap, but not Wayne. — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Without going into mind-numbing technical detail, the OPM consists of a small glass vapor cell containing alkali atoms such as rubidium, cesium, or potassium. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

His account of his incarceration, with its mind-numbing routines, gang hegemony and intermittent violence, is equally gripping. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

The speed and efficiency of these operations is mind-numbing. — Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mind-numbing

• becoming
• forthcoming
• homecoming
• incoming
• oncoming
• shortcoming
• succumbing
• upcoming
• coming
• cumming
• drumming
• gumming