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wearisome
(weari|some)
Pronunciation:
/ˈwɪərɪs(ə)m/
adjective
causing one to feel tired or bored:
they have schedules and inventories that tell them in wearisome detail what they should look for
they insisted on his presence at wearisome musical soirées
Derivatives
wearisomely
adverb
wearisomeness
noun
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