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humdrum

/ˈhʌmdˌɹʌm/ · 7 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. noun

    the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

    he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work

  2. adjective

    not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

    an unglamorous job greasing engines

  3. adjective

    tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

    a humdrum existence; all work and no play

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