tedious
10 synonyms and 4 antonyms for tedious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Boring and drawn out, especially because it takes a long time or is repetitive.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use tedious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tedious task
tedious process
find something tedious
Etymology
From Latin taedium ("weariness") via Old French tedieus.
Full origin of tedious →Frequently asked questions
What does “tedious” mean?
The word “tedious” means boring and drawn out, especially because it takes a long time or is repetitive. In plain terms, dull and tiring, usually because of how long or repetitive a task is.
How do you pronounce “tedious”?
“Tedious” is pronounced TEE-deers (/ˈti.di.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “tedious” in a sentence?
Here is “tedious” used in a sentence: “Filling out the same form twice was tedious.”
What part of speech is “tedious”?
“Tedious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “tedious” come from?
The word “tedious” comes from Latin. From Latin taedium ("weariness") via Old French tedieus.
Is “tedious” a common word?
“Tedious” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
