mind-numbing

adjective

mind-numb·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌnə-miŋ How to pronounce mind-numbing (audio)
: relentlessly tedious : dull
mind-numbingly adverb

Examples of mind-numbing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yet Judge Griesa was facing a different kind of nightmare scenario: endless, mind-numbing litigation. Gregory Makoff, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024 But with the recent explosion of products in the category, finding a quality powder can be a mind-numbing experience full of confusing acronyms, unpronounceable ingredients, and suspicious health claims. Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024 Chester, Montana, clocked in as the coldest spot in the nation when the temperature plunged to a mind-numbing minus 54 degrees. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2024 The breadth of Evergrande’s stumbles was mind-numbing. Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023 What came next was exactly two hours of mind-numbing visuals, pristine vocals and an experience that left mouths agape from the theatrical presentation designed by Stufish, Es Devlin and Willie Williams based on Brian Eno’s turntable. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2023 The sides spent eight hours going over nitty-gritty details about the use of AI, screenwriter fees, mind-numbing residual formulas and more. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Sep. 2023 It’s been a hard few weeks here on the sports money beat, replete with some mind-numbing numbers. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2023 And these are the bloody, mind-numbing consequences. Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 19 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mind-numbing was in 1898

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“Mind-numbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-numbing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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