tedious

[ˈtiːdiəs]

tedious Definition

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

Using tedious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tedious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The work was tedious and repetitive.

• Example

  The lecture was so tedious that I fell asleep.

• Example

  The process of filling out the paperwork was tedious and time-consuming.

tedious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tedious

• boring
• monotonous
• tiresome
• wearisome
• dreary

Antonyms for tedious

• interesting
• engaging
• stimulating

Idioms Using tedious

• make tedious

  to make something more boring or monotonous than it already is

  Example

  The teacher's monotone voice made the lecture even more tedious.

• tedious as watching paint dry

  extremely boring and uninteresting

  Example

  The movie was as tedious as watching paint dry.

• tedious and time-consuming

  something that takes a long time and is boring to do

  Example

  Filling out the paperwork for the job was a tedious and time-consuming process.

Phrases with tedious

• tedious journey

  a long and boring journey

  Example

  The train ride was a tedious journey through the countryside.

• tedious task

  a task that is boring and takes a long time to complete

  Example

  Cleaning the house is a tedious task that no one enjoys.

• tedious meeting

  a meeting that is boring and seems to go on forever

  Example

  The manager's speech made the meeting a tedious affair.

Origins of tedious

from Old French 'tediós', from Latin 'taediosus', from 'taedium' meaning 'weariness'

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Summary: tedious in Brief

The term 'tedious' [ˈtiːdiəs] refers to something that is too long, slow, or dull, making it tiresome or monotonous. It can describe anything from work to lectures, exemplified by 'The work was tedious and repetitive.' 'Tedious' extends into phrases like 'tedious journey,' and idioms like 'tedious as watching paint dry,' denoting extreme boredom.