Definition

A situation or condition that is boring because it is always the same and lacks variety.

Example

The monotony of his daily routine made him feel tired and unmotivated.

Conversation

I feel like my daily routine is just filled with monotony lately.

I totally get that; sometimes it feels like we do the same thing every day.

Right? I need to mix things up a bit to break the monotony.

How about trying a new hobby or going somewhere different this weekend?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monotony → It is formed from "mono-" (from Greek "monos", meaning single or alone) and "tonus" (from Greek, meaning tone or tension). The word "monotony" refers to a single tone or a lack of variety, leading to dullness or sameness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'single' ('mono-') and 'tone' ('tonus') to remember that monotony means a lack of variety, like a single, unchanging tone.

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