Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The professor's lectures are very conventional and so tedious.

The correct answer is : Interesting.

Key Points

• Tedious: means something that is too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
• We are looking for a word that means the opposite of dull or boring.
• Interesting: This word means that something is engaging or arousing curiosity or interest. It is the direct opposite of tedious, as it implies that something is far from dull or boring. (रोचक)
  • For Example: The novel's plot was interesting and kept readers engaged.
• The professor’s lectures, described as tedious, would be the opposite of interesting, which would mean they are engaging and hold attention.
• Therefore, the correct antonym of "tedious" is "interesting" because it directly contrasts the idea of something being dull or monotonous.

Hence, the correct answer is 'option 1'.

Additional Information

• Informative: While something tedious can also be informative, the word "informative" doesn't serve as an antonym. It simply means providing useful or interesting information, which doesn't convey the opposite of tedium. (सूचनाप्रद)
  • For Example: The workshop was very informative, providing a lot of new information.
• Idle: The word "idle" means not active or in use, or without purpose or effect; pointless. This does not directly oppose the concept of being tedious. (निष्क्रिय)
  • For Example: The machines remained idle during the power outage.
• Boring: This is a synonym for tedious, not an antonym. "Boring" means not interesting; tedious. (उबाऊ)
  • For Example: The long lecture was quite boring and many students struggled to stay attentive.