boring
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Definition
Boring describes something that is not interesting and makes you feel tired, restless, or mentally unstimulated. It is usually used for things, situations, classes, movies, or activities, not for the feeling itself.
Usage & Nuances
A very common everyday adjective. Learners often confuse 'boring' and 'bored': a movie is 'boring', but a person feels 'bored'. Common combinations: 'boring class', 'boring job', 'really boring', 'so boring'. You can also use it casually for people when you mean they are not interesting.
Example Sentences
This book is boring.
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The class was boring today.
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I don't want to watch a boring movie.
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That meeting was so boring I could barely stay awake.
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He's nice, but sometimes he can be a little boring.
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Small talk at parties can get pretty boring after a while.
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