tedious

• Qualifie quelque chose de trop long, lent ou ennuyeux ; qui provoque l'ennui ou la lassitude.

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.

   Ennuyeux et fatigant

   • 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.

   Synonymesboringdrearydrydullhumdrummonotonousstodgytiresomeuninterestingwearisome

   Antonymescaptivatingengagingenthrallingexcitingfascinatinggrippinginterestinglivelyrivetingstimulating

2. Overly long or wordyC1formal

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

   long et ennuyeux à cause d'une verbosité excessive

   • 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.

   Synonymesdiffuselong-windedprolixramblingverbosewindywordy

   Antonymesbriefcompactconciselaconicpithyshortsuccinctterse