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Synonyms of tedium

10 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for tedium is boredom. Other synonyms of tedium are monotony, tediousness, sameness, drudgery and ennui. The opposite of tedium is interest.

Synonyms and similar words for tedium

nounBoredom or tediousness; ennui.

  • boredomThe state of being bored.
  • drudgeryExhausting, menial, and tedious work.
  • ennuiA gripping listlessness or melancholia caused by boredom; depression.
  • tediousnessThe quality of being tedious; tedium.
  • déjà vu informal
  • acediaSpiritual or mental sloth and the feeling it provokes; apathy or indifference; a lack of care or interest and the...
  • monotonyTedium as a result of repetition or a lack of variety.
  • samenessA tiring lack of variety; monotony.
  • tiresomenessThe state or quality of being tiresome; wearisomeness; tediousness.
  • wearisomenessThe quality or state of being wearisome; tiresomeness; tediousness.

Opposite of tedium

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Meaning of tedium

  1. noun Boredom or tediousness; ennui.

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Questions about synonyms of tedium

What is another word for tedium?
Tedium has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as boredom, monotony, tediousness, sameness, drudgery and ennui.
What is the opposite of tedium?
The opposite of tedium is interest.
What does tedium mean?
Tedium means boredom or tediousness; ennui.

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