Monotonous
/məˈnɒtənəs/
Monotonous means something that is boring because it happens in the same way over and over again, like listening to a song that only has one note.
Examples
- Listening to the same song on repeat can be really monotonous, especially when there are so many other exciting songs to discover and enjoy.
- My teacher’s lectures about history can sometimes feel monotonous, but when she shares interesting stories, it makes learning much more fun and engaging for everyone.
- After practicing the same math problems over and over, I found it to be a bit monotonous, so I asked my teacher for some new challenges to keep my brain active.
Synonyms
boring
repetitive
dull
tedious
unvaried
samey
Antonyms
exciting
varied
interesting
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