tiresome

• Beschreibt etwas, das wegen seiner Länge, Langsamkeit oder Wiederholung Langeweile, Ärger oder Ungeduld hervorruft. Auch für Personen, die als anstrengend oder lästig empfunden werden.

Describes something that causes a feeling of boredom, annoyance, or impatience due to being too long, slow, or repetitive.

1. Causing boredom or wearinessB2formal

   So lacking in interest or excitement that it causes mental fatigue or boredom.

   Ermüdend

   • The lecture was so tiresome that many students fell asleep.
   • His constant complaining about the same topics became tiresome.
   • The long, repetitive meeting was a tiresome experience for everyone.

   Synonymeboringdrearydullhumdrumirksomemonotonoustediousuninterestingwearisome

   Antonymeengagingentertainingexcitingfascinatinginterestingstimulating

2. Annoying or irritatingB2informal

   Causing annoyance or irritation, often due to persistence or dullness.

   Lästig

   • Her tiresome habit of interrupting others annoyed the whole group.
   • The tiresome noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
   • He found the endless paperwork to be a tiresome chore.

   Synonymeaggravatingannoyingbothersomeexasperatingirksomeirritatingtediousvexing

   Antonymeagreeabledelightfulpleasantwelcome