Meaning & Definition of word "Tedious"
Tedious
/ˈtiː.di.əs/
adjective:
- 1. too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
- Example: The lecture was so tedious that many students struggled to stay awake.
- 2. causing weariness or boredom; lacking in interest.
- Example: He found the process of filing taxes to be a tedious chore.
- 3. involving long periods of repetition or detail that may be perceived as annoying.
- Example: The tedious rules of the game made it difficult for newcomers to enjoy.
- 4. laborious; requiring much effort over an extended period.
- Example: The tedious task of sorting through old files took the whole afternoon.
Etymology
●Late Middle English, from Latin 'taediosus', from 'taedium' meaning 'weariness'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Tedious task:
A job or activity that is repetitive and boring.
Tedious details:
Uninteresting or overly detailed information that is hard to follow.
Tediously long:
Describing an event or document that lasts an excessive amount of time.
Related Words
tireless:
Showing great effort without getting weary.
monotony:
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition.
drudgery:
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Slang Meanings of tedious
Meaning: Bored to tears
● Example Sentence: That meeting was so boring, I was bored to tears.
Meaning: Knocking my socks off
● Example Sentence: The movie was supposed to be great, but it just knocked my socks off with its dullness.