monotony

noun
UK: /məˈnɒt.ə.ni/
US: /məˈnɑː.t̬ən.i/

  1. Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

    1. The monotony of his job made him very unhappy.
    2. She started to hate the monotony, the never-ending routine of hospital life.

  2. Sameness of tone or sound.

    1. The lecture's monotony put everyone to sleep quickly.
    2. He tried to avoid the monotony in his speaking by varying his pace.

Synonyms

tedium sameness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "monotony" in English means: Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine., Sameness of tone or sound..

The phonetic transcription of "monotony" is /məˈnɒt.ə.ni/ in British English and /məˈnɑː.t̬ən.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "monotony": tedium, sameness.

Example usage of "monotony": "The monotony of his job made him very unhappy.". More examples on the page.