mind-numbing

adjective

mind-numb·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌnə-miŋ How to pronounce mind-numbing (audio)
Synonyms of mind-numbingnext
: relentlessly tedious : dull
mind-numbingly adverb

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Examples of mind-numbing in a Sentence

that movie is just a series of mind-numbing explosions and car chases
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The speed and efficiency of these operations is mind-numbing. — Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 July 2026 The state Department of Transportation is scheduled to install temporary three-way stop signs at the intersections during a road project that’s already created mind-numbing traffic snarls and angry and confused drivers. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Zuckerberg also created an Applied AI unit in March, which pulled in engineers and developers to help on what some saw as mind-numbing data collection tasks. — Ben Weiss, Fortune, 9 July 2026 The actual job for human reinforcers can be mind-numbing. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-numbing

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mind-numbing was in 1898

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“Mind-numbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-numbing. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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