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TEDIOUS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word tedious. (exact relations)
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boring
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of drilling

• the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum

adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

deadening
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

dull
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

adjective satellite

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

verb

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

ho-hum
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

irksome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

long-winded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• using or containing too many words

slow
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

• at a slow tempo

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

adverb

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

adjective satellite

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of business) not active or brisk

verb

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

tiresome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

verbose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• using or containing too many words

wearisome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

windy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

• not practical or realizable; speculative

• resembling the wind in speed, force, or variability

• using or containing too many words

wordy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• using or containing too many words

Alternatives for BORING

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