wearisomeness

noun

Definition of wearisomenessnext
as in dulness

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  1. boredom
  2. ennui
  3. tedium
  4. uniformity
Noun
  • Avoiding boredom of sitting in the same spot day after day. Cons of Mobile Hunting the Rut As with all hunting strategies, mobile hunting during the rut does have some drawbacks as well.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Reasons include limited opportunities for growth, lack of work-life balance, poor communication, lack of recognition, or simply boredom.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of boredom
Noun
  • Chew-Bose’s power lies in her patience, as her script isn’t at all afraid to lull her audience into a state of not quite boredom, but at least ennui (the French!
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The new series, which Natasha Rothwell created and stars in, joins shows such as Insecure, Atlanta, Girls, and Broad City in capturing the ennui of a Millennial protagonist who feels stuck in place.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of ennui
Noun
  • According to behavioral science experts, many people who seek out extreme conditions may be motivated by desires to challenge the limits of their physical and psychological abilities, escape personal problems or everyday tedium, or simply for the thrill.
    Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Mother’s gradual transformation should give the movie a sense of movement, but because it’s held at a remove, tedium sets in.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of tedium
Noun
  • Building standards across the region lack uniformity and are generally subjective and uncontrolled.
    Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Ultimately, the company believes this will result in more uniformity in fruit and result in less waste.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of uniformity
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wearisomeness

wear on

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