monotony
Translation
monotony, tedium, boredom
Examples
She wanted to escape the monotony of her life.
She wanted to escape the monotony of her life.
Grammar Patterns
the monotony of ((sth.)) referring to the dullness of something She hated the monotony of her job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dullness, routine, tedium; Antonyms: variety, excitement, change
Etymology
From Greek 'mono-' (one) + 'tonos' (tone). The state or quality of having only one tone.
Memory Tips
'Monotony' is the noun for the feeling or state you get from something that is 'monotonous'.