noun
tedium
TEE-dee-um/ˈtiːdiəm/
Boredom or weariness caused by something dull and repetitive.
The slow-moving line fills the waiting man with tedium.
Etymology
Latin taedium covered weariness and even disgust; English tedium names the weariness associated with boring experiences. The Latin word's deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
passion to succeed at anything requires time and effort and boredom and tedium. So let's just say as a simple example
More examples
- She struggled with the tedium of repetitive paperwork.
- A lively discussion broke the afternoon's tedium.
- The tedium of waiting wore everyone down.
Forms
tedium
tedious adjective — wearisome through dullness or repetition
Similar words
- boredom
- Boredom is a feeling of disinterest; tedium often stresses the wearying monotony that causes it.
- monotony
- Monotony is repetitive sameness; tedium is its tiresome quality or effect.