Humdrum: meaning, definitions and examples
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humdrum
[ หhสm.drสm ]
everyday life
Humdrum describes a sense of monotony or dullness that characterizes certain aspects of life or work. It is often used to refer to situations that lack excitement or variety, making them feel tedious or uninteresting. The term suggests a familiarity that can lead to boredom due to a repetitive nature. While humdrum can apply to various contexts, it typically relates to routines or ordinary experiences.
Synonyms
dreary, monotonous, mundane, tedious
Examples of usage
- The humdrum routine of daily work made him feel unmotivated.
- She craved adventure to escape her humdrum existence.
- The film was criticized for its humdrum storyline.
Translations
Translations of the word "humdrum" in other languages:
๐ต๐น monรณtono
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฌเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช eintรถnig
๐ฎ๐ฉ monoton
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ monotonny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅฑใช
๐ซ๐ท ennuyeux
๐ช๐ธ monรณtono
๐น๐ท sฤฑkฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์กฐ๋ก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ู ู
๐จ๐ฟ monotonnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ monotรณnny
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฐ็
๐ธ๐ฎ monotono
๐ฎ๐ธ einstrengdur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑััะบะตะปะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ monoton
๐ฒ๐ฝ monรณtono
Word origin
The term 'humdrum' emerged in the English language during the late 19th century. It is believed to be a combination of 'hum,' which can denote a low continuous sound, reflecting a background noise, and 'drum,' which suggests a repetitiveness or rhythmic quality. The word thus evokes a sense of monotony, akin to a repetitive drumming sound. It captured the essence of life that feels stagnant and lacking in excitement. As it became more popular, 'humdrum' began to apply more broadly to describe any aspect of life that is uninteresting or lacks animation. The term's usage reflects cultural sentiments about the search for meaning and stimulation in a world that can often feel monotonous.