Wearisome
(adjective)
- Tiresome through length or dullness.
- Causing weariness or fatigue.
- Tedious or monotonous.
Origin:
Middle english werisome, from old english wǣrsum; akin to old high german wersam wearisome, latin vastus empty.
Examples:
- The lecture was wearisome and I found it hard to stay awake.
- The journey was wearisome and we were all tired by the end.
- The paperwork was wearisome and seemed never-ending.
- The constant chatter was wearisome and I wished for some peace and quiet.
- The wearisome routine of the daily commute was getting to him.