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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
boredom
monotony
dullness
weariness
ennui
dreariness
Antonyms
excitement
interest
entertainment
fascination
engagement
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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