tedious — too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːdiəs/
Example Sentences
- Watching paint dry is less tedious than listening to his vacation slideshow.
- The tedious paperwork made her question her career choices.
- He turned the tedious math lesson into an exciting game.
tedious
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtiːdiəs/]
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
Sorting thousands of tiny screws by hand became a tedious job.
The tedious task made everyone yawn before it was finally finished. (🔁 Repeat + 🥱 Bored → Tedious)
Previous tasks were tedious, now his face turns serious.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tediosus' meaning 'wearisome' or 'tiresome,' derived from 'taedium' meaning 'weariness' or 'disgust.' The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
Latin root 'taed-' (weariness) + '-ious' (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = tedious (full of weariness or monotony)
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📝Examples
“Watching paint dry is less tedious than listening to his vacation slideshow.”
“The tedious paperwork made her question her career choices.”
“He turned the tedious math lesson into an exciting game.”
“My cat finds my daily routine so tedious that it falls asleep watching me.”
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