tedious
/ˈtiː.dɪəs/
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Meaning · English
Boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
Adjective
Examples
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Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tedious” mean?
Boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
Is “tedious” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.