monotonous (머**나**터너스) — dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈnɑːtənəs/
Korean meaning: 단조로운, 지루한, 변화가 없는
Korean pronunciation: 머**나**터너스
Example Sentences
- My professor's monotonous lecture made half the class fall asleep, including himself.
- The factory worker quit because the monotonous assembly line work was driving him crazy.
- Even my cat looked bored by the monotonous sound of the washing machine.
monotonous
ADJECTIVE//məˈnɑːtənəs//
dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
A factory worker performs monotonous assembly line tasks with tired expression
Monotonous work makes humans autonomous, their actions synonymous with machines
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'monotonos' meaning 'of one tone,' derived from 'mono-' (one) and 'tonos' (tone, sound). The word entered English in the 17th century to describe something lacking in tonal or thematic variety.
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📝Examples
“My professor's monotonous lecture made half the class fall asleep, including himself.”
“The factory worker quit because the monotonous assembly line work was driving him crazy.”
“Even my cat looked bored by the monotonous sound of the washing machine.”
“The GPS kept giving monotonous directions: 'Continue straight for 200 miles.'”
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