SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
tedious
adjective
Tiring or boring because something is lengthy, repetitive, or dull.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Wearisomely dull
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Usage distinction
Return to topTedious tasks or accounts cause mental weariness. Laborious emphasizes effort and does not necessarily mean boring.
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See tedious in use
Checking hundreds of nearly identical labels became a tedious task.
Packing hundreds of identical paper decorations into separate envelopes was tedious for the cleanup team.
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