sound boring

Frequency: 7.250.1 per million words

Used when something seems uninteresting based on what is heard or read about it.

boringVERBS + boring

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sound

Examples (10)

  • His description of the party made it sound boring, so I decided not to go.
  • I know that a lecture on ancient pottery might sound boring, but the professor is really engaging.
  • Does my idea for our date night sound boring? We can do something else if you'd like.
  • The book's title made it sound boring, but it turned out to be an incredible adventure.
  • He tried to describe his job in a way that didn't make it sound boring.
  • To be honest, your plans for the weekend sound a bit boring.
  • Even though the topic may sound boring, the documentary is surprisingly well-made and interesting.
  • She was worried her presentation would sound boring, so she added lots of pictures and videos.
  • The way he talked about the trip made it sound boring, focusing only on the long bus rides.
  • Don't let the technical jargon make the subject sound boring; it's actually quite practical.