wearisome
gb/wˈɪɹisəm/ us/wˈɪɹisəm/
C1
Engelsk
Betydninger
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adjective
formal
C1
property
1
boring and annoying over time
very boring and makes you feel tired of it
Brugsmønster:
[something] is wearisome; wearisome to [someone]
Typisk fejl:
Do not confuse with worrisome (= causing worry). Wearisome is about boredom/tiredness.
Synonymer
tedious (Emphasizes being long and boring.)
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tiresome (Commoner word; often suggests mild annoyance.)
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monotonous (Highlights sameness and lack of variety.)
Antonymer
engaging (Holds attention and interest.)
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interesting (Not dull; makes you want to know more.)
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stimulating (Actively excites interest or thought.)
Ordforbindelser
a wearisome task
|a wearisome meeting
|a wearisome lecture
|a wearisome conversation
|wearisome details
|wearisome repetition
|a wearisome argument
|a wearisome routine
|a wearisome process
|increasingly wearisome
Temaer
emotions
|daily_life
|communication
|work
Eksempler
- The speaker’s long list of statistics became wearisome after a while.
- I found the constant complaining wearisome and changed the subject.
- The report is accurate, but the writing is wearisome.
Læringseksempler
- The class was wearisome.
- This story is wearisome to read.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
making you physically tired
very tiring and needs a lot of effort
Brugsmønster:
a wearisome [task/journey/climb]
Typisk fejl:
If you mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘difficult,’ wearisome is not the best choice; it mainly means ‘tiring.’
Synonymer
exhausting (Stronger; suggests you end up very tired.)
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arduous (More formal; focuses on difficulty and sustained effort.)
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draining (Often implies energy is slowly used up.)
Antonymer
easy (Requires little effort.)
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relaxing (Reduces tiredness rather than causing it.)
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restful (Helps you regain energy.)
Ordforbindelser
a wearisome journey
|a wearisome climb
|wearisome work
|a wearisome day
|a wearisome trek
|a wearisome schedule
|a wearisome shift
|wearisome labor
Temaer
health
|sports
|travel
|daily_life
Eksempler
- It was a wearisome drive through heavy traffic and roadworks.
- The rescue team faced a wearisome climb in the heat.
- After a wearisome day of moving boxes, I went to bed early.
Læringseksempler
- The hike was wearisome.
- It is wearisome to carry these bags.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
wearisome
IPA
GB/wˈɪɹisəm/
US/wˈɪɹisəm/
Stavelser og tryk
wear - i - some (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (wear)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: wearisome
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