Basic Details
Word: Tiresome
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is boring or difficult and makes you feel tired or annoyed.
Synonyms: Annoying, tedious, wearisome
Antonyms: Exciting, invigorating, refreshing
Idioms and Phrases
- Tiresome task: A job or activity that is very boring or exhausting. Example: "Cleaning the garage was a tiresome task that took all afternoon."
- Not all roses: Used to indicate that something might seem good but has tiresome aspects. Example: "Being a school captain sounds great, but its not all roses; there are a lot of tiresome meetings."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The tiresome lecture made everyone in the class yawn and lose focus.
Example 2: After a long and tiresome day at work, I just wanted to relax at home.
Example 3: The film was tiresome, with too many repetitive scenes that made it hard to enjoy.
Fun Fact
The word "tiresome" comes from the root word "tire," which is derived from the Old French word "tirer," meaning "to pull or draw." Although it originally referred to physical fatigue, it evolved to describe feelings of boredom and irritation.
Famous Quote
"The only thing more tiresome than a dull conversation is an interesting one cut short." Simone Weil
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tiresome" mean?
a) Something exciting
b) Something that is boring or difficult
c) Something fun
d) Something beautiful
Answer: b) Something that is boring or difficult
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tiresome"?
a) Invigorating
b) Exciting
c) Annoying
d) Pleasant
Answer: c) Annoying
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "tiresome"?
a) Tedious
b) Exciting
c) Wearisome
d) Boring
Answer: b) Exciting
4. Which sentence uses "tiresome" correctly?
a) The tiresome dog ran in circles.
b) The tiresome concert was full of energy.
c) The tiresome book was hard to finish.
d) The tiresome cake was delicious.
Answer: c) The tiresome book was hard to finish.
5. Which idiom means something that is boring?
a) Tireless worker
b) Not all roses
c) A breath of fresh air
d) Easy as pie
Answer: b) Not all roses
