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Synonyms & Similar Words
tedium
dullness
monotonicity
uniformity
sameness
routine
repetition
drudgery
humdrum
tediousness
blandness
insipidity
lackluster
unvaried
unchanging
stagnation
inertia
lethargy
listlessness
apathy
numbness
dullness
dreariness
flatness
monotone
sameness
stagnancy
tiresomeness
weariness
ennui
listlessness
Meaning of Monotony
The primary meaning of the word "monotony" refers to the quality of being dull and uninteresting due to a lack of variety.
Definitions
- The quality of having a dull and uninteresting quality due to a lack of variety
- * A dull, repetitive, and uninteresting quality in something, such as a task, a sound, or an experience
Etymology of Monotony
The word "monotony" originates from the Greek words "monos" meaning alone, single, or solitary, and "tonos" meaning tone, with the suffix "-y" added to form a noun
The term has been in use since the 17th century to describe a lack of variety or interest in something
Example Uses
- The worker felt a sense of monotony in his daily routine, doing the same tasks every day
- * The monotony of the sound of the engine was soothing to some, but annoying to others
- * The teacher tried to break the monotony of the lesson by introducing a new activity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variety
excitement
interest
diversity
change
unpredictability
excitement
thrill
adventure
unpredictability
spontaneity
surprise
novelty
freshness
uniqueness
liveliness
vibrancy
dynamism
energy
enthusiasm