Humdrum
(adjective)
Something that is dull, monotonous, or lacking in variety or interest.
Origin:
The word humdrum is thought to come from the middle english word "hume" which means a low, monotonous sound, and the suffix "-drum" which means dull or monotonous. it refers to something that is dull, monotonous, or lacking in variety or interest.
Examples:
- He was tired of the humdrum routine of his daily life.
- Her job was humdrum and she was looking for something more exciting.
- The humdrum of the daily commute was getting to her.
- He was looking for something more interesting to break the humdrum of his daily routine.
- The humdrum of the meeting was putting people to sleep.