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monotony

noun
/məˈnɒtəni/

Meaning

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition

Example Sentences

Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.

The monotony of his daily routine was driving him crazy.

He was tired of the monotony of daily commuting.

Synonyms

repetition, dullness, tedium, uniformity, boredom, sameness, routine
Entry 1
repetition, dullness, tedium, uniformity
Entry 2
tedium, boredom, dullness, sameness
Entry 3
tedium, boredom, dullness, sameness, routine

Antonyms

variety, change, excitement, diversity, stimulation
Entry 1
variety, change, excitement, diversity
Entry 2
variety, excitement, diversity, stimulation
Entry 3
excitement, variety, diversity

Collocations

break monotony, endless monotony, daily monotony, the monotony of life, break the monotony, monotony of routine
Entry 2
break monotony, endless monotony, daily monotony
Entry 3
the monotony of life, break the monotony, monotony of routine, endless monotony

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