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tedium
Tedium (noun) means a feeling of dullness and boredom.
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A feeling of dullness and boredom.
"Nothing actual ever suits pure expectation and such purity of expectation is a great source of tedium."
— Saul Bellow, Humboldt’s Gift (1976)
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Etymology
Comes from Latin taedium, which derives from taedēre (“to weary”).
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What is the meaning of tedium?
"tedium" (noun) means a feeling of dullness and boredom.
What is another word for tedium?
Other words for "tedium" include tiresomeness, tediousness, ennui, boredom.
What is the opposite of tedium?
Opposites of "tedium" include amusement, interest.
