monotony

noun/məˈnɑtəni/

Frequency rank: #16,462 most common English word

Meaning

A lack of variety; tedious sameness or repetition.

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Example sentence

After months of doing the same tasks every day, she grew tired of the monotony of her job.

Synonyms & related words

  • tedium
  • repetitiveness
  • boredom
  • sameness

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