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tedious answer

[ˈtiːdiəs ˈɑːnsər]
noun phrasepl: tedious answers
resposta tediosa
1. A long, dull, and tiresome response that lacks interest or entertainment value
His tedious answer about company policies put everyone to sleep during the meeting.
Sua resposta tediosa sobre as políticas da empresa colocou todos para dormir durante a reunião.
2. A response characterized by excessive length and unnecessary detail that bores the listener
The professor gave a tedious answer when asked a simple question.
O professor deu uma resposta tediosa quando lhe fizeram uma pergunta simples.
NYC Slang
a long-winded answer that's a total snoozefest
Synonyms
boring answerdull responsemonotonous replywearisome answertiresome response
Antonyms
interesting answerengaging responsecompelling replycaptivating answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta tediosa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta chata
Common informal alternative using 'chata' (boring)
Rio de Janeiro
resposta cansativa
Regional preference for 'cansativa' (tiring)
Portugal
resposta aborrecida
Portuguese European usage, more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

to drone on and on
to go on at length
to talk someone's ear off
to bend someone's ear
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