monotonousness

noun

Definition of monotonousnessnext
as in boredom
a tedious lack of variety detested the mind-numbing monotonousness of the task but knew that it had to be done

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  1. boredom
  2. monotony
  3. monotone
  4. humdrum
Noun
  • This isn't mere boredom, but chronic exhaustion from performing work employees know is meaningless and potentially automatable, yet cannot openly question.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Swashbuckling and romantic, this story will chase away any signs of summer boredom.
    — Toby Rose, Parents, 30 June 2026
Definition of boredom
Noun
  • The way Adult Swim’s slate of low-fi, off-kilter programming managed to interrupt the monotony of 2000s cable TV, Friedland’s show follows a familiar format while subtly contorting it.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
  • The tension latent in Jobim and Regina’s working relationship gives their rendition a mischievousness that’s sorely missed in the monotony of Art Garfunkel’s version, or the twee precision of Susannah McCorkle’s.
    — Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Definition of monotony
Noun
  • Red Beard spoke in a low, electric monotone.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • Monochrome styling is having its moment, but sticking to one color scheme doesn’t have to read monotone.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Definition of monotone
Noun
  • That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Not your humdrum log flume by any means, this ride combines screen technology (the aquarium scene is quite stunning) with animatronics and some serious water fun.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of humdrum
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“Monotonousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotonousness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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