Monotony refers to a lack of variety and excitement, often leading to boredom and dissatisfaction. It describes something repetitive, dull, and unchanging, such as a daily routine that feels lifeless. Monotony can occur in work, conversations, or lifestyles that lack stimulation. In Indonesian, “monotony” can be translated as “monoton,” “kebosanan,” or “kejenuhan.”
Synonyms of “Monotony”:
- Repetitiveness (pengulangan)
- Boredom (kebosanan)
- Tediousness (kejemuan)
- Dullness (kehilangan semangat)
- Tedium (kejenuhan)
- Flatness (kehambaran)
- Routine (rutinitas)
- Staleness (keusangan)
- Uniformity (keseragaman yang membosankan)
- Drudgery (pekerjaan berat yang membosankan)
Example Sentences Using “Monotony”:
- The monotony of office work made him want a new career.
- She broke the monotony of her routine by taking a vacation.
- The teacher’s voice added to the monotony of the lecture.
- The workers complained about the monotony of their repetitive tasks.
- Exercising every day in the same way can lead to monotony.
- He tried to escape the monotony of life by traveling.
- Listening to the same music repeatedly brings a sense of monotony.
- The monotony of waiting in traffic made him feel frustrated.
- The movie’s monotony made it hard to stay awake.
- She changed her hairstyle to break the monotony of her appearance.
Related Words:
- Routine (rutinitas)
- Predictability (keterdugaan)
- Repetition (pengulangan)
- Stagnation (kemandekan)
- Drabness (kehambaran)
- Lethargy (kelesuan)
- Insipidity (kehambarannya)
- Tediousness (kejemuan)
- Ennui (kebosanan mendalam)
Antonyms of “Monotony”:
- Variety (keberagaman)
- Excitement (kegembiraan)
- Stimulation (rangsangan)
- Innovation (inovasi)
- Change (perubahan)
- Adventure (petualangan)
- Liveliness (keceriaan)
- Energy (energi)
- Unpredictability (ketakterdugaan)
- Diversity (keragaman)
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Monotony”:
- Break up (menghentikan sesuatu yang monoton)
- Liven up (membuat sesuatu lebih menarik dan menyenangkan)
- Spice up (menambahkan variasi agar tidak membosankan)
- Shake things up (mengubah sesuatu agar lebih menarik)
- Break away from (keluar dari sesuatu yang monoton)
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Monotony”:
- “Stuck in a rut” – Feeling trapped in a monotonous routine.
- “Like watching paint dry” – Something extremely boring.
- “Break the mold” – Do something different to escape monotony.
- “A change of pace” – Doing something new to avoid boredom.
- “Mix things up” – Introduce variety to avoid monotony.
