Tedium

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The state of dull, monotonous boredom caused by something uninteresting or repetitive.

“The tedium of the long train journey was relieved only by a good novel.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈtiː.di.əm/

Syllables

te·di·um

Related Words

Synonyms

boredomennuitediousnesstiresomeness

Antonyms

excitementstimulationinterest

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains T, E, D, I, U, M with three vowels (E, I, U). Rich in vowels, making it useful for early elimination rounds.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points. The three vowels help clear a vowel-heavy rack without sacrificing score.

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