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

Of course, the players were tiring, and Argentina were always going to respond, but Tuchel’s substitutions made England passive.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026
But just like fashion, the world of Instagrammable food proved tiring too.

— Violet Conroy, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Definition of tiring

Adjective

Anyone looking to change their old, boring, heavy bag routine should consider a boxing reflex ball.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Peace lily The peace lily may be one of the most common flowering houseplants around, but this tranquil botanical with tropical origins is anything but boring.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

Definition of boring

Adjective

Spare a thought for the weary new Airbus A350-1000ULR, which is cooling its jets in Melbourne after completing its first-ever nonstop test flight from France.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Hathaway, in her third collaboration with Nolan, is cunning but weary, while Pattinson is just a fantastic creep.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of weary

Adjective

General Daily Insight for July 26, 2026 A slower pace could reveal what pressure has been hiding.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
With a boat launch, any size motors are invited, but must be operated at a slow no-wake speed, according to the park website.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of slow

Adjective

If cancer has spread to nearby tissues or organs, other signs may include difficulty or pain with peeing, loss of appetite and weight, dull backache or swelling in your legs, pelvic and abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
But to everybody else, 1966 was a dull tournament, characterised by lenient refereeing that meant the star players — particularly Pele — struggled to have an impact.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of dull

Adjective

Unlike my original e-bike, the Huffy includes metal fenders, a metal chain guard, and a battery that can charge in or out of the bike - all for a third of the price of my old bike.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Tyler James Feehan shared memories of the 25-year-old who was killed on July 17 as a result of Iranian strikes on Jordan.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of old

Adjective

Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026
The 21st-century Red Sox have won four World Series championships, and Galehouse is just a dusty chapter in Red Sox history.

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 20 July 2026