WEARISOME Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

wearisome

adjective

ˈwir-ē-səm

Definition of wearisome

as in tiring

causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a wearisome lecture on civic responsibility

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Recent Examples of wearisome For all its virtues, Galvagnon tells me the journey to build Captain Arctic was wearisome. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The journey, first to Paris and then through Switzerland and Milan and onwards to Venice, was for the most part pleasant, being blessedly free of many of the wearisome and often infuriating hindrances and misdirections that rail travel usually entails. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025 The prospect of yet another adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel might seem wearisome, as there have been nearly 200 filmic versions of the tale already. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025 And while that may be understood going in, buyers can fail to appreciate how wearisome and costly long commutes become over time, or how isolated those used to having a social network close by can start to feel, Malone said. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for wearisome

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wearisome

Adjective

Permanent Marker Removal Trying to scrub permanent marker away is tiring, time-consuming, and often futile without some type of product to loosen the marker.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Everything seems tiring and exhausting, especially the simplest, most mundane activities.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Definition of tiring

Adjective

Walmart, Target and other retailers have been pushing discounts for the fall season, seeking to lure inflation-weary shoppers.

— Anne D'Innocenzio, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
There were plenty of boulders to sit on, and even a chair someone hauled up for weary hikers.

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of weary

Adjective

Those include Japan’s massive debt that exceeds 200% of GDP, fiscal stimulus that’s expected to worsen the deficit, and a central bank that’s been slow to raise rates in the face of high inflation.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
With two outs, Junior Caminero hit a slow roller on a 1-2 slider that third baseman Encarnacion-Strand could not field cleanly for a run-scoring infield single.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of slow

Adjective

The Dodge Durango Hellcat is the most accessible way to go stupid-fast in a three-row family car thanks to the Escalade V‘s high price tag.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Proudly stupid and surprisingly sweet, Dylan Meyer’s stoner buddy comedy is a tribute to friendship best enjoyed with your own ride-or-die by your side — joints optional.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of stupid

Adjective

Video of the remarkable rescue filmed by Osorio shows the tiny infant in a dusty bodysuit being carefully pulled out of the wreckage.

— Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Others were more barren, with dusty volcanic rocks and jagged cliffs surrounding secluded turquoise coves.

— Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026