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tedium (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtiːdiəm/

The state of being bored, especially due to the repetitive or monotonous nature of an activity.

The tedium of the endless paperwork made the office workers long for a break.
To alleviate the tedium of the journey, she listened to an audiobook.
He found that regular exercise helped to break up the tedium of his daily routine.

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