tously

/ˈtəʊsli/ or /ˈtouzli/ or /ˈtuːzli/ (TOO-zlee, TOO-zlee, TOO-zlee)

Definitions

1. adverb

in a troublesome or annoying manner

“She had to deal with people tously all day, complaining about the new policy.”

2. adverb

in a tedious or tiresome manner

“He had to sit through a presentation tously, struggling to stay awake.”

Synonyms

  • annoyingly
  • tediously
  • troublesomely

Antonyms

  • agreeably
  • pleasantly