Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tedious-task

noun
/ˈtiː.di.əs tɑːsk/
Definition
A repetitive or monotonous work that is long and tiresome.
Examples
  • Cleaning the house was a tedious task that took all day.
  • Reading through the lengthy reports felt like a tedious task.
  • The project was filled with tedious tasks that made it hard to stay motivated.
Meaning
A tedious task is one that requires a lot of effort and time but is not particularly interesting or exciting.
Synonyms
  • boring task
  • monotonous task
  • repetitive job
  • mundane work