tiresome person

Example Sentences

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And only a very tiresome person resents their parents for having participated in a widespread community myth that is usually quite benign.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2018

“What a tiresome person Lady Crowan is. Do you really believe all the people round here are talking and dreaming of nothing but a fancy dress ball at Manderley?”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

She again met his smile with a clear unconcerned look, and wondered when the keys of the house would come, and they would be relieved of this tiresome person.

From Abington Abbey A Novel by Marshall, Archibald

"It seems he must be the most exasperating, tiresome person one has ever heard of, Marraine," Tamara exclaimed.

From His Hour by Glyn, Elinor

This tiresome person finds himself unexpectedly obliged to give up possession of his house.

From The Guilty River by Collins, Wilkie