tedium

noun
UK: /ˈtiː.di.əm/
US: /ˈtiː.di.əm/

  1. The state of being bored or lacking enthusiasm, often due to a long or repetitive task.

    1. The tedium made him sleepy.
    2. She took a class to relieve the tedium of her daily routine, enjoying new activity.

  2. The feeling of being weary and restless through lack of interest.

    1. The movie's tedium was unbearable.
    2. He tried to break the tedium of the journey by listening to music, finding it effective.

Synonyms

boredom monotony ennui

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tedium" in English means: The state of being bored or lacking enthusiasm, often due to a long or repetitive task., The feeling of being weary and restless through lack of interest..

The phonetic transcription of "tedium" is /ˈtiː.di.əm/ in British English and /ˈtiː.di.əm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tedium": boredom, monotony, ennui.

Example usage of "tedium": "The tedium made him sleepy.". More examples on the page.