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Synonym Shuffle - "Boring" Trivia Quiz

Has your English teacher ever told you that your word choice was weak? Well, say no more! Here are 15 synonyms to help you make your writing stronger! The word "boring" is the focus of the synonyms in this quiz.

A collection quiz by trident. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
trident

Time
3 mins

Type

Quiz #
421,931

Updated
Nov 14 25

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
15 / 15

Plays
170

Last 3 plays: Guest 38 (15/15), Guest 38 (15/15), Dreessen (15/15).

Find the 15 words that can be considered synonyms of the word "boring."

There are 15 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.

pallid electric lively tepid pedestrian humdrum tiresome dull dynamic stodgy intriguing tedious uninspired sensational provocative monotonous flat vapid thrilling mundane breathtaking drab stale rousing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer:

Synonyms for "boring" can be grouped by the type of dullness they describe: whether it's repetitive, lifeless, or lacking originality.

"Dull", "tedious", and "tiresome" suggest something that drags on or feels like a chore. "Dull" is the most general, "tedious" implies something overly long or slow, and "tiresome" adds a sense of mental or physical fatigue. "Monotonous", "humdrum", and "mundane" focus on repetition or routine, with "monotonous" suggesting unchanging tone or rhythm, "humdrum" emphasizing everyday sameness, and "mundane" meaning ordinary to the point of being uninteresting.

"Vapid" suggests emptiness or lack of stimulation, "flat" means lifeless or lacking excitement, "tepid" implies weakness in enthusiasm or topic, and "pallid" suggests dullness without any spark or color. "Uninspired" means lacking imagination, "stale" suggests something once interesting that has grown dull, and "pedestrian" is an insulting term that refers to ideas or work that feel overly ordinary or unimaginative (the insult being that it might only appeal to simple folk).

Lastly, "stodgy" and "drab" describe a more heavy, old-fashioned kind of dullness. "Stodgy" often refers to something stiff and unexciting, while "drab" emphasizes dull color or appearance.

The other terms were all antonyms for the word "boring."

Source: Author trident

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