Meaning & Definition of word "Monotony"

Monotony

/məˈnɒtəni/

1. a lack of variety and interest; repetitive and dull routine.
- Example: The monotony of his daily schedule made him crave a more exciting lifestyle.
2. the quality of being monotonous.
- Example: The speaker's voice had a monotony that lulled the audience into a daze.
3. a state of uniformity in tone or pitch.
- Example: The monotony of the music made it difficult for her to stay awake.
4. the condition of being unchanging and predictable.
- Example: After years at the same job, she felt trapped in a monotony that stifled her creativity.
5. tedious sameness.
- Example: To escape the monotony of her routine, she decided to take up a new hobby.

Late 19th century: from mono- 'alone' + tone.

break the monotony:

To make a change to relieve boredom.

the monotony of life:

The tedious, repetitive aspects of everyday existence.

monotonous:

Lacking in variety; continuing in an unchanging tone.

tedious:

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Meaning: Same ol' same ol'

Example Sentence: It's the same ol' same ol' around here, nothing changes.

Meaning: Boring

Example Sentence: The meeting was boring, just the same monotonous presentations.