tedious

Adjective

• using or containing too many words
  • long-winded (or windy) speakers
    
  • verbose and ineffective instructional methods
    
  • newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
    
  • proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes
    

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  • a boring evening with uninteresting people
    
  • the deadening effect of some routine tasks
    
  • a dull play
    
  • his competent but dull performance
    
  • a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention
    
  • what an irksome task the writing of long letters is- Edmund Burke
    
  • tedious days on the train
    
  • the tiresome chirping of a cricket- Mark Twain
    
  • other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome
    

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• Synonyms: 
  long-winded , verbose , windy , wordy , boring , deadening , dull , ho-hum , irksome , slow , tiresome , wearisome