tedious
Americanadjective
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marked by monotony or tedium; long and tiresome.
tedious tasks; a tedious journey.
- Synonyms:
- dull, monotonous, boring, wearing
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wordy so as to cause weariness or boredom, as a speaker, a writer, or the work they produce; prolix.
adjective
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causing fatigue or tedium; monotonous
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obsolete progressing very slowly
Other Word Forms
- overtedious adjective
- overtediously adverb
- overtediousness noun
- tediously adverb
- tediousness noun
- untedious adjective
- untediously adverb
Etymology
Origin of tedious
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin tēdiōsus, Late Latin taediōsus, from taedi(um) tedium + -ōsus -ous
Example Sentences
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AI excels at automating tedious, repetitive tasks and making important information instantly accessible.
From Barron's
In its review, The Times described “Horizon” as “a massive boondoggle, a misguided and excruciatingly tedious cinematic experience.”
From Los Angeles Times
Salesforce is selling its customers on the promise of being able to automate large portions of their workflows, especially the tedious tasks.
From Barron's
AI users in the Salesforce survey said the technology gave them better personalized product recommendations, eliminated tedious product research, and helped them compare prices and keep to their budgets.
From Barron's
AI users in the Salesforce survey said the technology gave them better personalized product recommendations, eliminated tedious product research, and helped them compare prices and keep to their budgets.
From Barron's
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