tedious

• Beschreibt etwas, das zu lang, zu langsam oder langweilig ist; Gefühle von Langeweile oder Ermüdung hervorrufend.

Describes something that is too long, slow, or dull; causing boredom or weariness.

1. Boring and tiresomeB2formal

   So lacking in interest or excitement that it causes mental fatigue or weariness.

   Langweilig und ermüdend

   • The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
   • He found the repetitive data entry work extremely tedious.
   • Waiting in long lines can be a tedious experience.

   Synonymeboringdrearydrydullhumdrummonotonousstodgytiresomeuninterestingwearisome

   Antonymecaptivatingengagingenthrallingexcitingfascinatinggrippinginterestinglivelyrivetingstimulating

2. Overly long or wordyC1formal

   Using or containing too many words; long-winded and tiresome.

   Weitschweifig

   • His tedious explanation went on for over an hour.
   • The report was tedious and full of unnecessary details.
   • She avoided his tedious stories about his travels.

   Synonymediffuselong-windedprolixramblingverbosewindywordy

   Antonymebriefcompactconciselaconicpithyshortsuccinctterse