Humdrum (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not challenging; dull and lacking excitement; "an unglamorous job greasing engines".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The humdrum routine of daily chores was starting to get to her.
- He felt like he was stuck in a humdrum job with no opportunities for advancement.
- The humdrum life of a small town was a far cry from the excitement of the city.
- After a few months, the humdrum work of data entry began to feel like a never-ending chore.
- The humdrum existence of a desk job had taken a toll on his creative spirit.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; "a humdrum existence; all work and no play"; "nothing is so monotonous as the sea".
Classification
All adjective clusters.