wearisome
gb/wˈɪɹisəm/ us/wˈɪɹisəm/
C1
Engelska
unalmas, fárasztó, megerőltető
C1
FORMAL
1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
The class was wearisome.
Az óra unalmas volt.
This story is wearisome to read.
Ezt a történetet fárasztó olvasni.
Vanligt misstag:
Do not confuse with worrisome (= causing worry). Wearisome is about boredom/tiredness.
Betydelse
boring and annoying over time
Ordkombinationer
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
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.)
Teman
emotions
|daily_life
|communication
|work
Definition
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
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
The hike was wearisome.
A túra fárasztó volt.
It is wearisome to carry these bags.
Fárasztó cipelni ezeket a táskákat.
Vanligt misstag:
If you mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘difficult,’ wearisome is not the best choice; it mainly means ‘tiring.’
Betydelse
making you physically tired
Ordkombinationer
a wearisome journey
|a wearisome climb
|wearisome work
|a wearisome day
|a wearisome trek
|a wearisome schedule
|a wearisome shift
|wearisome labor
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.)
Teman
health
|sports
|travel
|daily_life
Definition
very tiring and needs a lot of effort
Causing physical fatigue because it requires a lot of effort or takes a long time.
Grammatik
Grundform
wearisome
IPA
GB/wˈɪɹisəm/
US/wˈɪɹisəm/
Stavelser och betoning
wear - i - some (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (wear)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: wearisome
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