wearisome
gb/wˈɪɹisəm/ us/wˈɪɹisəm/
C1
Englanti
unalmas, fárasztó, megerőltető
C1
FORMAL
1
Käyttömalli:
[something] is wearisome; wearisome to [someone]
The speaker’s long list of statistics became wearisome after a while.
A felszólaló hosszú statisztikalistája egy idő után unalmassá vált.
I found the constant complaining wearisome and changed the subject.
Fárasztónak találtam az állandó panaszkodást, ezért témát váltottam.
The report is accurate, but the writing is wearisome.
Oppijaesimerkit
The class was wearisome.
Az óra unalmas volt.
This story is wearisome to read.
Ezt a történetet fárasztó olvasni.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Do not confuse with worrisome (= causing worry). Wearisome is about boredom/tiredness.
Merkitys
boring and annoying over time
Kollokaatiot
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
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
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.)
Teemat
emotions
|daily_life
|communication
|work
Määritelmä
very boring and makes you feel tired of it
So dull, repetitive, or long that it makes you lose interest and feel irritated or impatient.
C1
FORMAL
2
fárasztó
A2
megerőltető
B2
Käyttömalli:
a wearisome [task/journey/climb]
It was a wearisome drive through heavy traffic and roadworks.
Fárasztó autózás volt a nagy forgalomban és az útépítések között.
The rescue team faced a wearisome climb in the heat.
A mentőcsapatra a hőségben megerőltető kapaszkodás várt.
After a wearisome day of moving boxes, I went to bed early.
Oppijaesimerkit
The hike was wearisome.
A túra fárasztó volt.
It is wearisome to carry these bags.
Fárasztó cipelni ezeket a táskákat.
Tyypillinen virhe:
If you mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘difficult,’ wearisome is not the best choice; it mainly means ‘tiring.’
Merkitys
making you physically tired
Kollokaatiot
a wearisome journey
|a wearisome climb
|wearisome work
|a wearisome day
|a wearisome trek
|a wearisome schedule
|a wearisome shift
|wearisome labor
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
easy (Requires little effort.)
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relaxing (Reduces tiredness rather than causing it.)
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restful (Helps you regain energy.)
Teemat
health
|sports
|travel
|daily_life
Määritelmä
very tiring and needs a lot of effort
Causing physical fatigue because it requires a lot of effort or takes a long time.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
wearisome
IPA
GB/wˈɪɹisəm/
US/wˈɪɹisəm/
Tavut ja painotus
wear - i - some (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (wear)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: wearisome
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