Another Word for Boring: 9 Synonyms with Examples
“Boring” means not interesting. Synonyms show whether something is repetitive, slow, plain or unoriginal.
As an adjective: not interesting
- dull
- tedious
- monotonous
- uninteresting
- dreary
- repetitive
- tiresome
- mundane
- bland
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- dull
- Lacking interest or excitement; general.
- tedious
- Boring because it is long or slow.
- monotonous
- Boring because it never changes.
- mundane
- Ordinary and everyday; not necessarily negative.
- bland
- Lacking strong features or flavour.
Example sentences
- dull: The lecture was informative but dull.
- tedious: Filling in the forms was tedious.
- monotonous: The work on the line was monotonous.
- mundane: Most of the job is mundane admin.
- bland: The soup was bland and needed salt.
Opposite of boring
- interesting
- exciting
- fascinating
- engaging
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “boring”. Check the meaning before you use one.
adjective: deadening, irksome, slow, wearisome
noun: drilling
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “boring”?
The most useful alternatives are “dull”, “tedious”, “monotonous”, “uninteresting”, “dreary”. For the main sense (not interesting), “dull” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “dull” and “tedious”?
dull: Lacking interest or excitement; general. tedious: Boring because it is long or slow.
What is the opposite of “boring”?
Common antonyms are “interesting”, “exciting”, “fascinating”, “engaging”.