tedious
pronunciation
How to pronounce tedious in British English:
UK [ˈtiːdiəs]
How to pronounce tedious in American English:
US [ˈtiːdiəs]
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- Adjective:
- so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
- using or containing too many words
Word Origin
- tedious (adj.)
- early 15c., from Old French tedieus, from Late Latin taediosus "wearisome, irksome, tedious," from Latin taedium (see tedium). Related: Tediously; tediousness.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Eg. we had to sit through several tedious speeches .
- 2. That it wants to avoid tedious regulation is not a surprise .
- 3. But none of my meetings are nearly as tedious as the ones jennifer heller endured .
- 4. The tedious task requires steady hands and the utmost patience .
- 5. His job is monotonous and tedious .