monotony
wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery.
the continuance of an unvarying sound; monotone.
sameness of tone or pitch, as in speaking.
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How to use monotony in a sentence
So, Cauthen says, activating your brain to focus on how you’re feeling while steering yourself away from monotony can make your workouts more fulfilling on both the physical and mental end.
Furthermore, content creators and brands often find themselves in the cycle of social media posting, which can lean heavily into monotony and automation – two major factors that drive down engagement.
The future of gaming and streaming: a networking and SEO arsenal | Anthony DiMoro | August 2, 2021 | Search Engine WatchIt was an intense day, in contrast to others, where monotony is the norm.
Locked up in the Land of Liberty: Part III | Yariel Valdés González | July 21, 2021 | Washington BladeThankfully, Kane and Latif’s lead performances alleviate some of that limited-perspective monotony, exhibiting a charisma—and sly deviousness—that captures the dangerous allure of believing everything you see on your screen.
Tracing an ISIS Fighter’s Terrifying Seduction of a Female Journalist | Nick Schager | May 14, 2021 | The Daily BeastWith the entire theater at his disposal, Douglas breaks any visual monotony by letting the actresses drift across the aisles, seats and stage.
Digital theater productions highlight the power of art without an audience | Thomas Floyd | May 7, 2021 | Washington Post
Many of them boiled over in the monotony; they raged that their suffering felt pointless.
Life's fleeting nature, as well as the monotony of it, is apparent in every frame.
After a few days of excessive nervousness the most timorous among the women were heard to complain of the monotony of existence!
The Red Year | Louis TracyThe monotony of our journey was rather romantically interrupted by our straying for a short distance from the right road.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferAnd they escaped monotony—supreme achievement in the difficult circumstances.
No plot of shrubbery or flower-garden broke the gray monotony of the place.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyThe monotony of his schooldays was only broken by his Sunday exeat which was spent at home.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste Tchaikovsky
British Dictionary definitions for monotony
/ (məˈnɒtənɪ) /
wearisome routine; dullness
lack of variety in pitch or cadence
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