C1adjectivework
US/ˈtiː.di.əs/
UK/ˈtiː.di.əs/
boring because it goes on too long or keeps repeating the same thing
In context
Entering hundreds of invoices by hand is tedious, so we bought new software.
The meeting was so tedious that half the team checked their phones.
AI tools can take over the most tedious parts of office work.
Words that go with tedious
adjective + noun
- tedious taskSorting old files is a tedious task nobody wants.
- tedious workInterns are often given the most tedious work.
- tedious processGetting a building permit can be a tedious process.
adverb + adjective
- rather tediousThe training videos were rather tedious, but useful.
- incredibly tediousChecking every number by hand is incredibly tedious.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am very tedious in this meeting.Correct: This meeting is very tedious. / I am bored in this meeting.