tedium JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈtiː.di.əm/ · te·di·um
noun
- A feeling of listlessness and boredom; a state of being tedious or dull. The tedium of the long, monotonous commute was taking a toll on her mental health.
- A state of being tedious or dull; something that is boring or uninteresting. The tedium of the lecture was evident in the students' glazed expressions.
Did you know? The concept of tedium has been explored in literature, with authors like Samuel Johnson and Jane Austen writing about the effects of boredom and tediousness on individuals.