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monotonous

/məˈnɒtənəs/adjective

Dull and boring because it stays the same and never changes.

Example sentences

  • “Packing boxes all day is monotonous work.”
  • “The drive across the flat plains felt long and monotonous.”
  • “He read the report in a monotonous voice that put half the room to sleep.”

Common with 'work', 'routine', 'task' and 'voice'. The noun is 'monotony', as in 'break the monotony'.

Synonyms for monotonous

  • dull
  • boring
  • tedious
  • repetitive
  • humdrum

Antonyms

  • varied
  • exciting
  • interesting

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