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Tedious

adjective
/ˈtiːdiəs/

Meaning

tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

Example Sentences

The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.

Filling out endless forms can be a tedious task.

Example Expressions

tedious details

Synonyms

boring, monotonous, dull, tiresome, repetitive
Entry 1
boring, monotonous, dull, tiresome
Entry 2
boring, dull, monotonous, tiresome, repetitive

Antonyms

exciting, interesting, engaging, stimulating, enjoyable
Entry 1
exciting, interesting, engaging, stimulating
Entry 2
exciting, interesting, enjoyable

Collocations

tedious work, tedious process, tedious task, tedious journey, tedious job, tedious routine
Entry 1
tedious work, tedious process, tedious task, tedious journey
Entry 2
tedious task, tedious process, tedious job, tedious routine

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Not alike; different.
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

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