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tedious
boring because it is long or repetitive
Synonyms
- boring
- dull
- monotonous
Antonyms
- interesting
- exciting
- lively
tedious in a sentence
Sorting the files was tedious but necessary.
Copying every number by hand became tedious after the first hour.
Where it comes from
From Latin taediosus, meaning 'wearisome.'
Memory hook
Tedious sounds like 'tired of this'; tedious tasks wear you out.
Read it in context
- The Blue Moth Story Social Science