monotonous

Example Sentences

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Set in a dour factory, “Metropolis” is “the grandfather of all ‘beat the worker down with monotonous, repetitive labor, totally unrecognized by management’ movies,” says Mankiewicz of TCM.

From The Wall Street Journal

The colonists’ diets were monotonous, with a heavy emphasis on pulses, but a sense of shared purpose electrified the air.

From Los Angeles Times

The severe rules and the prospect of a monotonous lifestyle in Riyadh often make potential expats reluctant to move.

From Seattle Times

"It's atmospheric and beautifully done, although it can get monotonous: the full drum kit and distorted guitar that kick in on Curtains are curiously jolting."

From BBC

Then there's Sanders' terrifically embarrassing Instagram hype videos, featuring her pitched-down monotonous voice atop what sounds like a electronic dance track from the most painfully sober club you've never been to.

From Salon