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/
Korean meaning: 너무 길고 느리거나 지루한; 따분하고 단조로운
Korean pronunciation: 티-디-어스 (강세: 티)
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
Boring, repetitive, never-ending paperwork task
TEA stirring is so TEDIOUS - endless, boring, and tiresome!
Previous tasks were tedious, now his face turns serious.
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🌳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.
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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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