monotony

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