Synonyms for

Repetitive

Verb / rɪˈpetɪtɪv / Another word for repetitive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Doing or saying the same thing over and over again in a way that becomes annoying

Synonyms & similar words

nonrepetitive repetitious insistent recurring monotonous tedious boring routine unvarying unchanging unchangeable unvaried unexciting uninteresting uninspired unimaginative unoriginal uncreative dull humdrum prosaic stale wearisome

Synonyms by register

Formal

incessant constant recurring perpetual

Informal

same old going on and on again and again endless

Literary

monotonous wearisome unvaried

Antonyms

novel original unique new fresh varied different

Common collocations

  • repetitive strain injury
  • repetitive task
  • repetitive motion
  • repetitive nature
  • repetitive cycle
  • repetitive pattern
  • repetitive argument

Word family

noun repetition
verb repeat
adjective repetitive
adverb repetitively

Usage note

Often used to describe tasks, actions, or sounds that are tedious due to their sameness. Can sometimes imply boredom or monotony.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The exercise routine was too repetitive for me.
  2. 2. The teacher's repetitive lectures made the students lose interest in the class.
  3. 3. The song had a repetitive melody that got stuck in my head.
  4. 4. The book was filled with repetitive phrases that made it hard to read.
  5. 5. The video game was too repetitive and became boring after a while.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.' - Albert Einstein
  • 2. 'Life is too short to be lived doing the same things over and over again.' - Unknown
  • 3. 'Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment.' - Zig Ziglar

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