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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotonousness
  1. boredom
  2. monotony
  3. monotone
  4. humdrum
Noun
  • Common reasons your dog is barking Oftentimes, boredom or attention-seeking is at the root of barking.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • While the crews work to ensure their ships remain seaworthy, and movies and ping-pong serve as distractions, staving off boredom and depression is a struggle.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
Definition of boredom
Noun
  • Delivering to his community has been an antidote for the monotony and frustration of rehab.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The headlong pacing allows nary a breather, though there are enough wry notes, character quirks and offbeat details (remote-control doors, goats, a knife fight on a waterbed) to prevent macho monotony from setting in.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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