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tiresome Synonyms

Another word for tiresome

Choosing another word for tiresome depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing one to feel bored, impatient, or annoyed, especially due to being dull, repetitive, or overly long.

Usage Example

"Filing the monthly expense reports was a tedious chore that everyone in the office dreaded."

Strongest
tedious
wearisome
irksome
boring
Strong
annoying
monotonous
dull
humdrum
trying
vexatious

• adjective (Context 2)

Causing physical fatigue or exhaustion; wearisome.

Usage Example

"After a long and wearying journey across the mountains, the travelers finally reached the inn."

Strongest
wearying
tiring
fatiguing
exhausting
Strong
draining
taxing
grueling

Opposites of tiresome

The opposite of tiresome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

interesting
engaging
restful
exciting
relaxing
fascinating
invigorating
stimulating
See all opposites of tiresome

• Nearby Words

tireless
tirelessly
tirelessness
tiresome
tiresomely
tiring
tiringly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tiresome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tiresome
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