Tedious

Pronunciation: /ˈtiːdiəs/

Definitions of tedious

adjective describing something that is boring, monotonous, or tiresome

Example Sentences

A1 Doing the same task over and over again can be tedious.

A2 Filling out paperwork can be a tedious process.

B1 The project became tedious due to its repetitive nature.

B2 The book was interesting at first but became tedious towards the end.

C1 The tedious task of data entry required extreme attention to detail.

C2 The professor's lectures were often tedious, causing many students to lose interest.

Examples of tedious in a Sentence

formal The process of data entry can be quite tedious and time-consuming.

informal Filling out these forms is so tedious, I'd rather be doing anything else.

slang Ugh, this task is so boring and tedious, I can't stand it.

figurative Listening to him drone on about his favorite topic was like enduring a tedious lecture.

Grammatical Forms of tedious

• past tense: tediously
• plural: tedious
• comparative: more tedious
• superlative: most tedious
• present tense: tedious
• future tense: will be tedious
• perfect tense: have been tedious
• continuous tense: being tedious
• singular: tedious
• positive degree: tedious
• infinitive: to be tedious
• gerund: tediously
• participle: tedious

Origin and Evolution of tedious

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tedious' originated from the Latin word 'taediosus' which means tiresome or wearisome.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tedious' has retained its meaning of being boring or monotonous, with no significant shift in its usage.