Meaning of the word humdrum in English

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humdrum

US /ˈhʌm.drʌm/
UK /ˈhʌm.drʌm/
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Adjective

1.

lacking excitement or variety; monotonous; dull.

Example:
Their lives were a series of humdrum tasks.
He found his new job rather humdrum.

Noun

1.

monotony; dullness.

Example:
He longed to escape the humdrum of daily life.
The constant humdrum of the office made him restless.
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