Bore: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used to describe a person or situation that is uninteresting or tiresome.

• The lecture was such a bore that I almost fell asleep.
• He's a nice guy, but sometimes he can be a bore with his endless stories about work.

Negative connotation. Used to describe something that is exceedingly boring or monotonous, often implying a sense of weariness due to the lack of variety.

• The tedium of waiting in line for hours wore everyone out.
• Filing paperwork all day is sheer tedium.

Often used to describe something lacking in excitement, interest, or brightness. It can refer to both physical and abstract qualities.

• The dullness of the movie made it hard to stay awake.
• He complained about the dullness of the knife, saying it could hardly cut through butter.

Refers to the repetitive and unchanging nature of activities or surroundings, which can lead to feelings of boredom.

• The monotony of factory work made her feel like every day was the same.
• Breaking up the monotony of his routine, he decided to take a new route to work.

This can also describe a person who is consistently uninteresting.

• He's such a bore; all he talks about is his work

Use this word to express a feeling of tiredness, especially after a lot of effort or hard work.

• After a long day at work, she felt weary
• The soldiers were weary from the long march

This is best used to describe a task or activity that is long and tiresome.

• Filling out this form is a tedious process
• The long, tedious journey made everyone exhausted

Use this when something is causing annoyance or slight anger.

• The buzzing sound of the mosquito is starting to irritate me
• Her constant interruptions really irritate her colleagues