CEFR C1

tedium

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

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.

Synonyms: boredom, monotony, drudgery, ennui

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tedium (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtiːdiəm/

Definition

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

Examples

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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