# tedious

**Pronunciation:** /ˈtiːdiəs/ · TEE-dee-us

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

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

- boring — General term for lacking interest.
- dull — Suggests a lack of excitement or vibrancy.
- monotonous — Emphasizes repetition and lack of variety.
- tiresome — Highlights the feeling of being worn out or annoyed.

## Antonyms

- exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- interesting — Arousing curiosity or fascination.
- engaging — Holding one's attention completely.

## Collocations

- tedious task — Writing out all the invitations was a tedious task.
- tedious work — He found the factory assembly line work incredibly tedious.
- tedious process — The bureaucratic application was a long and tedious process.

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