monotony

American  

[muh-not-n-ee] / məˈnɒt n i /

noun

1. wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery.

2. the continuance of an unvarying sound; monotone.

3. sameness of tone or pitch, as in speaking.

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monotony British  

/ məˈnɒtənɪ /

noun

1. wearisome routine; dullness

2. lack of variety in pitch or cadence

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Etymology

Origin of monotony

1700–10; < Late Greek monotonía, equivalent to monóton ( os ) monotonous + -ia -y ³

Example Sentences

So long as there is wonder, there is no room for monotony.

From The Wall Street Journal

His classic “The Painter of Modern Life,” advocating for upending art’s sclerotic monotony, appeared in three profoundly influential installments of the Parisian newspaper Le Figaro.

From Los Angeles Times

The director of research for office-furnishings maker Herman Miller designed the workstation to combat corporate monotony and conformity, even though his creation became associated with it.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was still a welcome break from the monotony of the season, Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times

Today it’s synonymous with corporate monotony and conformity, but it actually started life as the antithesis of what it came to represent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• tedium