Pronunciation: /məˈnɑːtəni/
noun a state of being dull, tedious, or repetitive
A1 I am tired of the monotony of my daily routine.
A2 The monotony of the job made him quit after just a few weeks.
B1 The monotony of the long train journey was broken by a sudden burst of music.
B2 She found the monotony of the office work to be soul-crushing.
C1 The artist sought to break free from the monotony of traditional painting styles.
C2 The never-ending monotony of bureaucracy was enough to drive anyone mad.
adjective monotonous
A1 My daily routine is full of monotony.
A2 The repetitive tasks at work create a sense of monotony.
B1 The monotony of the countryside can be soothing for some people.
B2 She found the monotony of the job unbearable and decided to quit.
C1 The monotony of his speeches made it difficult for the audience to stay engaged.
C2 The film's lack of originality and monotony made it hard to watch till the end.
formal The daily routine brought a sense of monotony to the office environment.
informal I'm getting tired of the monotony of doing the same thing every day.
slang I can't stand the monotony of this job, it's so boring.
figurative The monotony of life's ups and downs can be overwhelming at times.
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