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boring

[bawr-ing] / ˈbɔr ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
uninteresting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dull humdrum lifeless monotonous mundane stale stodgy stuffy stupid tame tedious tiresome tiring trite uninteresting
STRONG
bomb bummer cloying commonplace dead drab drag drudging flat nothing nowhere plebeian routine stereotyped zero
WEAK
arid bromidic characterless colorless ho-hum insipid interminable irksome mid moth-eaten platitudinous prosaic repetitious spiritless threadbare unexciting unvaried vapid wearisome well-worn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bright current eventful exciting intelligent interesting lively new smart
STRONG
different unusual
WEAK
fascinating

Example Sentences

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Plus, the cost of the boring logistics behind the scenes to make robotaxis work was going to be expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

But the committee’s decision on rates is expected to be the most boring part of the day.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Because the other options were boring, and he was “falling asleep” while listening to them.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

In the middle of the most boring part of the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues, it’s like a Superhero League.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The problem was that math seemed so boring; his brain never needed urging when it came to reading or writing.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins