monotony (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /məˈnɒtəni/
Definition
Lack of variety and interest, typically resulting in boredom.
Examples
The monotony of his job was soul-crushing.
She tried to break the monotony by listening to loud music.
After a week of the same routine, the monotony began to wear him down.
How to Use monotony
- monotony of (prepositional phrase)
- The specific thing causing the lack of variety and interest. — "He complained about the monotony of his commute."
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