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Synonyms & Similar Words
monotony
dullness
boredom
tediousness
drudgery
routine
sameness
stagnation
lethargy
listlessness
apathy
indifference
ennui
languor
lassitude
fatigue
exhaustion
dreariness
gloominess
bleakness
desolation
hopelessness
despair
melancholy
sadness
sorrow
despondency
dejection
depression
Meaning of Tedium
The state of being tired, bored, or annoyed due to something being dull or repetitive.
Definitions
- The quality of being dull and uninteresting, or a feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction
- * A tedious task or situation is one that is boring and unpleasant, often because it is repetitive or time-consuming
Etymology of Tedium
The word "tedium" comes from the Latin "taedium", meaning weariness or disgust, which is derived from "taedere", meaning to weary or disgust
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of negative emotional states, from boredom and dissatisfaction to disgust and aversion
Example Uses
- The tedium of the long car ride was starting to get to me
- * The job was so repetitive that it became a source of tedium for many employees
- * The tedium of the meeting was only relieved by the occasional joke
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
excitement
thrill
enthusiasm
eagerness
interest
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engagement
enjoyment
pleasure
delight
amusement
entertainment
stimulation
exhilaration
thrill
adventure
novelty
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excitement
liveliness