tedious (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtiːdiəs/

Definition

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Examples

• The professor's lecture on ancient pottery was so tedious that half the class fell asleep.

• Sorting through hundreds of old documents proved to be a tedious but necessary job.

• She found the daily commute increasingly tedious, wishing for a shorter journey to work.

Synonyms of tedious

Words with a similar meaning to tedious:

• boring
• dull
• monotonous
• tiresome

Antonyms of tedious

Words with the opposite meaning to tedious:

• exciting
• interesting
• engaging

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