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.