Tedium

Word Type

Noun

The word "tedium" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

Causes Desire

do crossword puzzle sleep

Derived From

Has Property

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

dissatisfaction dullness

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

Type Of (IsA)

action attribute level quantity most people dislike

Related Terms

bore boring taedium vitae tedious wearisome

Related Terms

boredom ennui tedious tediousness

Synonym Network

boredom tediousness

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