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tedium

[/ˈtiːdiəm/]
noun
tédio
1. the state of being tedious; boredom or weariness caused by something dull, monotonous, or repetitive
The tedium of the long meeting made it hard to stay focused.
O tédio da longa reunião dificultou manter a concentração.
2. something that is tedious or tiresome
He found the daily commute to be pure tedium.
Ele considerava o trajeto diário uma pura rotina entediante.
NYC Slang
drag
Synonyms
boredommonotonydullnesswearinessennuidreariness
Antonyms
excitementinterestentertainmentfascinationengagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tédio
most common usage
São Paulo
tédio
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
tédio
standard usage
Portugal
tédio
standard usage; may also use 'maçada' informally

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the tedium
tedium of daily life
escape the tedium
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