What is another word for bores?

Pronunciation: [bˈɔːz] (IPA)

Bores are individuals who can be tedious, monotonous, or dull. There are numerous synonyms for the word "bores," including uninteresting, tiresome, tedious, dreary, tame, humdrum, insipid, mundane, and lackluster. Other synonyms include unvaried, repetitive, routine, monotonous, commonplace, plodding, slow, and ho-hum. Other terms to describe a bore include bland, drab, dry, lackadaisical, and unexciting. An individual might also be described as unengaging, uneventful, wearisome, or even soporific. Indeed, whichever term you choose, you are sure to convey the idea that this person is unstimulating and a chore to be around.

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Usage examples for Bores

It bores him to hear about it.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
It doesn't amuse him; he doesn't think it's funny-and it's not particularly-and w-what's the good of making bores of ourselves?
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
"But, of course, if you can't-if it bores you-" Kent seized her arm, a bit roughly, "Have I got to come right out and tell you, in plain English, that I-that it's because I'm so deep in love with you I can't.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower

Famous quotes with Bores

  • I just don't want to end up on something that bores the hell out of me. Otherwise, I'll fake a knee injury and get out of there.
    Sasha Alexander
  • A tremendous number of people in America work very hard at something that bores them. Even a rich man thinks he has to go down to the office everyday. Not because he likes it but because he can't think of anything else to do.
    W. H. Auden
  • Men will pay large sums to whores for telling them they are not bores.
    W. H. Auden
  • The English sent all their bores abroad, and acquired the Empire as a punishment.
    Edward Bond
  • I am quite serious when I say that I do not believe there are, on the whole earth besides, so many intensified bores as in these United States. No man can form an adequate idea of the real meaning of the word, without coming here.
    Warren Buffett

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