Synonyms for

Tedium

Verb / ˈti:di:ʌm / Another word for tedium — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state of being tedious or boring.

Synonyms & similar words

boredom tediousness ennui tiresomeness boredom monotony dullness sameness tediousness weariness ennui irksomeness drudgery repetitiveness routine banality prosaicness humdrum routine unvariedness routine sameness uniformity dreariness

Example sentences

  1. The tedium of washing dishes every night made Sarah hate doing it.
  2. The tedium of sitting through a long lecture made the students restless.
  3. The tedium of waiting in line at the amusement park made the kids cranky.
  4. The tedium of doing laundry every week made Jake wish he had a maid.
  5. The tedium of filling out paperwork for his job made John want to quit.

Quotes

  • Life is too short for tedium.
  • Success is the child of drudgery and perseverance. It cannot be coaxed or bribed; pay the price and it is yours. Orison Swett Marden
  • Tedium is the worst pain.

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