yawners
/ˈjɔːnərz/
NOUN
1. People who yawn
People who open their mouths involuntarily and take a deep breath, typically because of tiredness, sleepiness, or boredom.
1.1. People performing the act of yawning
People who yawn, often as a natural response to tiredness, sleepiness, or boredom.
Synonyms
- people who yawn
Related Words
- yawns
- sleepers
- drowsy people
NOUN
2. Boring or unexciting things
Things, such as books, sporting events, performances, or other experiences, that are dull, unexciting, or fail to maintain interest.
2.1. Boring entertainment or experiences
Books, performances, sporting events, or other forms of entertainment that are tedious, predictable, or uninteresting and cause audiences to lose interest.
Synonyms
- bores
- bromides
- bummers
- downers
- drags
- dullsvilles
- snoozers
- snoozes
Antonyms
Examples
- The audience collectively sighed, labeling the series of dull presentations as a series of yawners.
- The lengthy staff meeting turned into a string of uninteresting reports, making it a marathon of workplace yawners.
- Despite the talented cast, the movie failed to captivate audiences and ended up being one of the year's biggest cinematic yawners.
- The book club members unanimously agreed that the assigned novel was a disappointment, with many declaring it a list of predictable yawners.
Related Words
- tedium
- monotony
- boredom
- dullness
- ennui
2.2. Boring or tedious people
People regarded as dull, uninteresting, or tedious in conversation or social situations.
Synonyms
- drips
- droners
- nudnicks
- nudniks
- pills
Examples
- As the comedian struggled to connect with the audience, the crowd became increasingly restless, marking the performance as a series of awkward yawners.
Related Words
- killjoys
- spoilsports
- tedious people