tedium meaning

UK US /ˈtidiəm/ 3 syllables

tedium (noun): the feeling of being bored by something tedious.

tedium has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

tedium as a noun

  1. the feeling of being bored by something tedious

    Synonyms: boredom, ennui

    Type of: dissatisfaction

    Kinds: blahs, fatigue

    Related forms: tedious

  2. dullness owing to length or slowness

    Synonyms: tediousness, tiresomeness

    Type of: dullness

    Kinds: drag

    Related forms: tedious

How to pronounce tedium

tedium is pronounced /ˈtidiəm/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with tedium

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in UM · 6-letter words

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