noun as in strong fondness

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boredom, monotony, drudgery, drain, repetitiveness

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Example Sentences

Example:The constant exposition on historical details was so boring that it became a tedium for everyone in attendance.

Definition:A state of weariness or impatience caused by lack of interest.

From boredom

Example:The lengthy speech was a tiresome demonstration of monotony that drained attention.

Definition:The condition of being monotonous, characterized by apparent or actual repetition or slackness of pace.

From monotony

Example:His tedious drudgery became so unbearable that he quit without any regret.

Definition:Repugnantly tedious work done by a dour drudge.

From drudgery

Example:The conversations in the endless meeting were a drain of his patience and a tedious display of pretentious talk.

Definition:To diminish in quality, vitality, or strength, typically by a prolonged process of tediousness.

From drain

Example:The tedious repetitiveness of the advertisements nearly drove her mad.

Definition:The condition of being repetitive and therefore tedious.

From repetitiveness