boring

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Something that's boring doesn't interest or engage us; it's dull and unexciting.

When we say something is boring, we usually mean it's not enjoyable to do or watch. It might be a task like cleaning the house or mowing the lawn - you know, things most people don't look forward to doing. We might also use this word to describe a conversation with someone who doesn't seem very interesting or fun to talk to. For example, if you're stuck in traffic and have nothing but a dull radio show on, that could be boring too!

How common is "boring"?

Word boring is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • The act or process of boring holes; such practice as an area of expertise in manufacturing.

    Example: turning and boring

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