tedium — the state of being tedious; boredom from dullness or repetitiveness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being tedious; boredom from dullness or repetitiveness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːdiəm/
Example Sentences
- To break the tedium of homework, Jake decided to study while riding a unicycle.
- The tedium of waiting in line was unbearable until someone started a conga line.
- Many office workers complain about the tedium of repetitive tasks.
tedium
NOUN[/ˈtiːdiəm/]
the state of being tedious; boredom from dullness or repetitiveness
The endless afternoon lecture filled the classroom with unbearable tedium.
In the stadium, tedium grows from one tiny medium
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'taedium' meaning weariness or disgust, derived from the verb 'taedere' meaning to weary or disgust.
Breakdown
Latin taedium (weariness) + -um (Latin neuter noun ending) = tedium (a state of weariness or boredom)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“To break the tedium of homework, Jake decided to study while riding a unicycle.”
“The tedium of waiting in line was unbearable until someone started a conga line.”
“Many office workers complain about the tedium of repetitive tasks.”
“She tried to relieve the tedium of her commute by learning a new language.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.