Tedious: meaning, definitions and examples

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tedious

 

[ หˆtiห.di.ษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

work

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

Synonyms

boring, dull, monotonous, tiresome.

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Word Description / Examples
tedious

Use this when describing tasks or activities that take a long time and are very repetitive, making them mentally exhausting.

  • Filing all these papers is so tedious.
  • The lecture was tedious and hard to follow.
boring

Use this word for something that lacks excitement or interest, and makes you feel unengaged.

  • The movie was so boring that I fell asleep.
  • He finds history boring.
dull

Use this for experiences or objects that are not stimulating, exciting or sharp. Often refers to a lack of brightness or liveliness.

  • The weather was dull and gray.
  • The presentation was dull and lacked any engaging elements.
monotonous

Use this to describe activities or sounds that are unvarying and repetitive, often evoking a sense of boredom.

  • Her job is very monotonous; she does the same thing every day.
  • The speaker's monotonous voice nearly put the audience to sleep.
tiresome

Use this for tasks or activities that wear you out due to their repetitive or uninteresting nature.

  • Dealing with his constant complaints can be tiresome.
  • The long, tiresome journey left everyone exhausted.

Examples of usage

  • It was a tedious task to fill out all the paperwork.
  • The meeting felt tedious as it dragged on for hours.
  • The repetition of the same tasks became tedious after a while.
Context #2 | Adjective

task

Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Synonyms

exhausting, fatiguing, irksome, wearying.

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Word Description / Examples
tedious

Use when describing something that is long, monotonous, and boring, such as a repetitive task or a lengthy process that lacks excitement.

  • Filing taxes can be a tedious job
  • The long lecture was quite tedious
wearying

Use when describing something that induces a feeling of tiredness, often due to monotony or strain.

  • Long meetings can be wearying
  • Reading the same documents over and over is quite wearying
irksome

Use when describing something that is annoying or bothersome, causing irritation over time.

  • Having to repeat myself constantly is irksome
  • The slow progress of the project became irksome
fatiguing

Use when something causes tiredness or weariness, usually due to a continuous exertion or prolonged activity.

  • Working in the sun all day can be fatiguing
  • The long hike was quite fatiguing
exhausting

Use when describing something that drains one's energy or makes a person feel extremely tired due to physical or mental effort.

  • Running a marathon is exhausting
  • After working on the project all night, I felt completely exhausting

Examples of usage

  • The tedious nature of the project made it difficult to stay focused.
  • She found the tedious job draining her energy day after day.

Translations

Translations of the word "tedious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tedioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฌเคพเคŠ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช langweilig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membosankan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัƒะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nudny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€ๅฑˆใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ennuyeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tedioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฃจํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nudnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nudnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนๅ‘ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolgoฤasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐinlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปั‹า›ั‚ั‹ั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ–แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tedioso

Etymology

The word 'tedious' originated from the Latin word 'taediosus', meaning 'irksome' or 'wearisome'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, its usage expanded to describe anything that is long, slow, or dull. The concept of tedium has been a common experience throughout history, as people have always had to deal with tasks or situations that are tiresome or monotonous.

See also: tediously, tediousness, tedium.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,106 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.