Wearisome Definition

wearisome
adjective
  1. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; "a boring evening with uninteresting people"; "the deadening effect of some routine tasks"; "a dull play"; "his competent but dull performance"; "a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention"; "what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke; "tedious days on the train"; "the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain; "other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome"

"Wearisome" in song lyrics

See how wearisome is used in real songs:

  • "Now plus this eagle equals 'Here he come - be wearisome'"
    Vakill — I Came 4 U

Usage tips for "wearisome"

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