tedium

[ tee-dee-uhm ]

noun

1. the quality or state of being wearisome; irksomeness; tediousness.

   Synonyms: dullness, sameness, monotony

tedium

/ ˈtiːdɪəm /

noun

1. the state of being bored or the quality of being boring; monotony

Word History and Origins

Origin of tedium¹

First recorded in 1655–65, tedium is from the Latin word taedium

Word History and Origins

Origin of tedium¹

C17: from Latin taedium, from taedēre to weary

Example Sentences

Just as entertainment businesses were disrupted by the global health crisis, so too were the courts, Sammataro said, compounding the typical tedium.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest series has attracted some scathing reviews, with the Telegraph complaining of "yet more tedium" and "terrible outfits", but Collider applauded a "jaw-dropping finale" after a "chaotic second act".

From BBC

Trump may have buried his hate under the tedium of his speech.

From Salon

Early on, Rat imagined a career in the studio making records, but found the tedium and repetition in a confined recording space far less attractive than the challenge of live music.

From Los Angeles Times

But given the tedium that so often characterizes commencement speeches, controversial ones may be more in line with the rightful function of universities.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• banality
• boredom
• ennui