Synonyms of tedium

Antonyms of tedium

Collocations of tedium

boredom
Frequency: 80 %

The tedium of the task made him feel overwhelming boredom.

tedious task
Frequency: 75 %

The tedious task of data entry seemed to never end.

monotony
Frequency: 70 %

The endless repetition of the job led to a sense of monotony.

ennui
Frequency: 60 %

She was overcome with a feeling of ennui as she sat through the long meeting.

wearisome routine
Frequency: 50 %

The wearisome routine of his daily commute drained him of all energy.

Idiomatic Expressions for tedium

  • Phrase: escape the tedium
    Meaning: to find relief from boredom and monotony
    Usage: I like to read books to escape the tedium of daily life.