tedious task
/ˈtɛdi.əs ˈtɑːsk/ · te.di.ous.task
noun
- A task that is boring or causes weariness. Completing the tedious task of data entry was a chore that no one looked forward to.
- A task that is time-consuming or requires a lot of effort. The tedious task of cleaning the entire house took up most of the weekend.
phrase
- A situation or activity that is boring or causes weariness. The tedious task of waiting in line for hours was a frustrating experience.
Synonyms
tedious choreboring jobtime-consuming tasklaborious workmonotonous activitywearisome dutytedious labortedious work
Antonyms
Did you know? The word 'tedious' comes from the Latin word 'tediosus', meaning causing weariness or boredom, which is derived from the verb 'tedere', meaning to weary or tire.