wearisome
pronunciation
How to pronounce wearisome in British English:
UK [ˈwɪərisəm]
How to pronounce wearisome in American English:
US [ˈwɪrisəm]
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- Adjective:
- so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Word Origin
- wearisome (adj.)
- mid-15c., "weary," also "causing weariness," from weary + -some (1).
Example
- 1. To have a dulling , wearisome , or boring effect .
- 2. I am doing a wearisome work .
- 3. She feels wearisome by the constant noise .
- 4. Drudgery suggests dull , wearisome , or monotonous work .
- 5. Interminable refers to what is or seems to be endless and is often applied to something prolonged and wearisome : interminable .