Definition

The quality of being ordinary or unexciting; the state of being commonplace or lacking in interest.

Example

The mundaneness of daily routines can sometimes make life feel dull.

Conversation

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the mundaneness of everyday life.

I get that; it can be hard to find excitement in routine.

Yeah, I think we need to shake things up a bit.

Absolutely! Maybe we should plan a weekend trip to break the cycle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mundaneness → It is formed from "mundane" (from Latin *mundanus*, meaning belonging to the world) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "mundaneness" refers to the quality of being worldly or commonplace.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mundane' as relating to the 'world' and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'mundaneness' describes the quality of being ordinary or worldly.

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