World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesथकाने वाला
Pronunciation / Transliteration: thakaane vaala
"यह लंबी बैठक बहुत थकाने वाली थी।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Causing someone to feel bored or annoyed; tedious.
"I found the long lecture on tax regulations extremely tiresome." - 2
Inconvenient or causing mild irritation through persistence.
"Dealing with endless paperwork can be quite a tiresome chore."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the late Middle English verb 'tyren' (meaning to exhaust or weary, from Old English 'tīerian'), combined with the Germanic suffix '-some' indicating full of or tending to. Over centuries, the term evolved from physical exhaustion to encompass mental weariness caused by tedious or repetitive tasks.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Tiresome"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Tiresome" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
fatrasant
Transliteration: fa.tʁa.zɑ̃
"Ce travail répétitif est vraiment fastidieux."
lästig
Transliteration: lɛstɪç
"Er stellte ständig lästige Fragen."
noioso
Transliteration: noˈjo.zo
"Il viaggio in treno è stato lungo e noioso."
pesado
Transliteration: peˈsa.ðo
"Sus constantes quejas se volvieron muy pesadas."
cansativo
Transliteration: kɐ̃.sɐˈti.vu
"O dia de trabalho foi longo e cansativo."
थकाने वाला
Transliteration: thakaane vaala
"यह लंबी बैठक बहुत थकाने वाली थी।"
烦人的
Transliteration: fánrén de
"处理这些琐事真是一件烦人的事。"
성가신
Transliteration: seonggasin
"그의 끊임없는 불평은 정말 성가시다."
面倒な
Transliteration: mendō na
"毎日の事務手続きはとても面倒だ。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Tiresome"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.