Synonyms of tedious
12 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for tedious is tiresome. Other synonyms of tedious are mind-numbing, monotonous, irksome, wearisome and drudgerous. The opposite of tedious is stimulating.
Synonyms and similar words for tedious
adjectiveBoring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
- boring
- monotonousTedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.
- dreary
- tiresomeCausing fatigue or boredom; wearisome.
- mind-numbingExcessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might...
- drippyTiresome; annoying.
- drudgerousOf or pertaining to drudgery; tedious, menial and exhausting.
- irksomeMarked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition.
- longsome UK, dialectalTedious; tiresomely long.
- wearing
- wearisomeTiresome, tedious or causing fatigue.
- torporific archaicInducing torpor; tending to cause apathy or lethargy.
Opposite of tedious
adjectiveBoring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
- engaging
- interesting
- exciting
- stimulatingHaving a manner that stimulates; serving to stimulate.
Meaning of tedious
- adjective Boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
tedious in other languages
Questions about synonyms of tedious
- What is another word for tedious?
- Tedious has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tiresome, mind-numbing, monotonous, irksome, wearisome, drudgerous and wearing.
- What is the opposite of tedious?
- The opposite of tedious is stimulating. Other antonyms of tedious are interesting and exciting.
- What does tedious mean?
- Tedious means boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
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