noioso

Noioso is an Italian adjective used to describe something dull, uninteresting, or tedious. It can refer to a person perceived as boring, to a moment or activity that fails to engage attention, or to a work of art or media considered lacking in appeal.

Etymology and related forms: Noioso derives from the noun noia, meaning boredom, with the suffix -oso, which indicates “full of” or “characterized by.” Therefore noioso literally conveys a sense of being full of noia or of causing boredom. The related noun noia captures the concept of boredom itself.

Usage and nuance: Noioso is a common term in everyday speech and carries a straightforward negative assessment. It can describe people (una persona noiosa), events, texts, or performances. For stronger or more formal emphasis, synonyms such as tedioso, insipido, or monotono may be used, while antonyms include interessante, avvincente, e stimolante.

Examples: “La presentazione di oggi è stata noiosa.” “Il film era noioso e troppo lungo.” “La lettura del rapporto è risultata noiosa per molti partecipanti.”

See also: Tedioso, Interessante, Noia.