Boring
Boring adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.
Usage example: I wish this book weren't so boring; I keep falling asleep whenever I try to read it
Inspiring
Inspiring adjective - Causing great emotional or mental stimulation.
Usage example: an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
Both words in one sentence
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The book even notes that Lister finds the view awe-inspiring at first, and later deeply boring.
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And as George Harrison said: "After a while taking drugs just gets boring." John Lennon got hooked on heroin in 1968, but was smart enough to quit just two years later, inspiring his song "Cold Turkey".
Source: Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll - After Lost season 3 opened up with an awe inspiring first five minutes, many fans found the first six episodes to be very frustrating and boring, plus a hasty death that cut off a potentially awesome future to an already great character.
Source: Slow-Paced Beginning
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