tedious
Translation
tedious, boring, monotonous
Examples
The work was tedious and repetitive.
The work was tedious and repetitive.
I found the lecture incredibly tedious.
I found the lecture incredibly tedious.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is tedious to describe (sth.) as boring and monotonous The journey was long and tedious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boring, monotonous, dull; Antonyms: exciting, interesting
Etymology
From Latin 'taedium', meaning 'weariness' or 'disgust'.
Memory Tips
Think of a task that's so long and slow it feels 'tedious'. It makes you tired just thinking about it.