tedious
Adjective
Medium difficulty
What does “tedious” mean?
adjective.too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
SAT Usage
this word often appears in contexts involving literature, history, or tasks that require sustained effort, such as long readings or repetitive tasks. It emphasizes the emotional fatigue or frustration that can arise from engaging in something that lacks excitement or variety, distinguishing it from similar words like "boring," which may not convey the same sense of prolonged weariness.
Common Confusions
Tedious implies a prolonged sense of weariness due to monotony, while boring usually suggests a lack of interest that may not involve the same emotional fatigue or frustration.
Do not choose tedious if the context emphasizes excitement or engagement rather than being too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
Example Sentences
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Grading the same error repeatedly made the work tedious.