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tedium

[ˈtiːdiəm]

tedium Definition

  • 1the state of being tedious; boredom
  • 2a tedious or monotonous quality

Using tedium: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tedium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tedium of the job made him quit after only a few months.

  • Example

    The long lecture was filled with tedium and put many people to sleep.

  • Example

    The tedium of the daily routine was overwhelming.

tedium Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tedium

Phrases with tedium

  • a way to break free from the monotony and boredom of everyday life

    Example

    Traveling is a great escape from tedium.

  • a feeling of weariness or boredom with life

    Example

    He was suffering from tedium vitae and needed a change.

  • tedium busters

    activities or things that help alleviate boredom or monotony

    Example

    Playing games or watching movies are great tedium busters.

Origins of tedium

from Latin 'taedium', meaning 'weariness'

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Summary: tedium in Brief

Tedium [ˈtiːdiəm] refers to the state of being tedious, or boredom, often characterized by a tedious or monotonous quality. It can be used to describe a job, lecture, or daily routine, as in 'The tedium of the job made him quit after only a few months.' Phrases like 'escape from tedium' and 'tedium busters' suggest ways to alleviate boredom, while 'tedium vitae' denotes a feeling of weariness or boredom with life.