Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tedium
noun
/ˈtiː.di.əm/
Definition
The state of being tedious; monotony or dullness.
Examples
- After hours of doing the same repetitive work, she felt an overwhelming sense of tedium.
- He found the lecture on statistics to be a source of great tedium, making it hard for him to stay awake.
- The long wait at the airport was filled with tedium as they had nothing to do but stare at their phones.
Meaning
Tedium refers to a feeling of boredom or weariness that arises from tedious tasks or activities that lack variety or excitement.
Synonyms
- Boredom
- Monotony
- Weariness
- Drudgery
- Inactivity
