Banal, arid, and as dry as dust are all synonyms for tedious. Exciting and interesting are antonyms of tedious. And here are 59 another word for tedious.
The adjective "tedious" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 4 synonyms with 4 letters, 6 synonyms with 5 letters, 8 synonyms with 6 letters, 6 synonyms with 7 letters, 8 synonyms with 8 letters, 5 synonyms with 9 letters, 10 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 13 letters, and 2 synonyms with 14 letters, for a total of 57 synonyms for tedious.
The task became increasingly tedious over time.
She found the meeting quite tedious.
Reading through the reports was tedious work.
The project felt tedious but necessary.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Exaggerated | Understated, moderate | Overstated, overemphasized |
| Multifaceted | Simple, one-dimensional | Versatile, complex |
| Executed | Abandoned, neglected | Carried out, implemented |
| Distorted | Clear, accurate | Warped, twisted |
| Irritated | Calm, content | Annoyed, frustrated |
| Outdated | Current, modern, fashionable | Old-fashioned, out of date |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Preceding | Following, subsequent | Previous, prior |
| Undoubtedly | Possibly, doubtfully, questionably | Doubtless, indubitably |
| Granted | Denied, Questioned | Allowed, permitted |
| Take for granted | Cherish, Acknowledge fully | Assume, presume |
| Contributed | Withheld, took | Donated, offered |
| Malicious | Benevolent, kindhearted | Spiteful, malevolent |
| Knotted | Untangled, smooth | Tangled, tangly |
| Unwanted | Wanted, welcome, desirable, invited, loved | Unwelcome, undesirable |
| Credibility | Implausibility, doubt, suspicion | Trustworthiness, reliability |
| Ominous | Promising, auspicious, propitious | Threatening, menacing |
| Devoted | Disloyal, unfaithful, indifferent | Loyal, faithful |
| Oblivious | Aware, conscious | Unaware, unconscious |
| Conscious | Unconscious, unaware | Aware, awake |
| Restricted | Roomy, unlimited, unrestricted | Cramped, confined |
| Prestigious | Disreputable, obscure, minor, humble, lowly | Reputable, distinguished |
| Medium | Extreme, extreme | Means of communication, means/mode of expression |
| Adopted | Biological, natural-born | Accepted, taken in |
| Isolated | Accessible, sociable | Remote, out of the way |
| Rigorous | Lenient, lax | Meticulous, punctilious |
| Unpredictable | Predictable, certain | Erratic, uncertain |
| Spontaneous | Planned, forced, calculated | Unforced, voluntary |
| Meticulous | Careless, sloppy, slapdash | Careful, conscientious |
| Cautious | Incautious, reckless | Careful, wary |
| Delighted | Dismayed, disappointed | Very pleased, glad |
| Demonstrated | Withheld, disproved | Displayed, showed |
| Jealous | Admiring, proud | Envious, covetous |
| Fabulous | Ordinary, tiny | Tremendous, stupendous |
| Ambiguous | Clear, explicit | Unclear, vague |
| Simultaneously | Sequentially, independently | At the same time, at one and the same time |
| Enormous | Tiny, minuscule | Huge, vast |
| House | Homelessness, vacancy | Home, place of residence |
| Continuously | Intermittently, occasionally | Unceasingly, constantly |
| Ambitious | Unambitious, lazy | Aspiring, determined |
| Idiot | Genius, intellectual | Fool, halfwit |
| Exhausted | Replenished, restocked | Tired out, worn out |
| Completed | Unfinished, give up | Finished, ended |
| Noted | Unknown, unheard of, obscure | Eminent, famous |
| Suspicious | Trustful, trusting | Doubtful, unsure |
| Previous | Following, next | Foregoing, preceding |
| Frustrated | Satisfied, content | Annoyed, irritated |
| Precious | Worthless, cheap | Valuable, costly |
| Generous | Stingy, selfish | Liberal, lavish |
| Committed | Uncommitted, disloyal | Dedicated, devoted |
| Ridiculous | Serious, sensible, reasonable | Laughable, absurd |
| Unprecedented | Normal, common | Unparalleled, unequalled |
| Tremendous | Tiny, small, slight, soft | Very great, huge |
| Continuous | Intermittent, sporadic | Continual, uninterrupted |
| Behaviour | Inaction, passivity | Conduct, way of behaving |