tiresome

adjective

tire·​some ˈtī(-ə)r-səm 

: wearisome, tedious

a tiresome lecture

tiresomely adverb

tiresomeness noun

Synonyms of tiresome

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

Examples of tiresome in a Sentence

All those stories about his childhood can become tiresome after a while.

what a tiresome church service that turned out to be

Recent Examples on the Web

These exercises are often associated with the tiresome pursuit of six-pack abs. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026

But the relentless words of wisdom, and the shouting-to-the-rafters way they’re delivered, soon become tiresome. —Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026

But eating your own food day in and day out can get tiresome. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026

The dispensing of moral instruction is an often tiresome staple of child-friendly animation, but the lessons that Mabel must learn—to be less impulsive, less strident, and more willing to see the good in others—also turn out to be shrewd organizational and negotiating tactics. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tiresome

adjective

tire·​some ˈtī(ə)r-səm 

: likely to tire one because of length or dullness : boring

a tiresome lecture

tiresomely adverb