Humdrum Definition

hŭmdrŭm
adjective
Lacking variety; dull; monotonous; boring.
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noun
Humdrum talk, routine, etc.; monotony.
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The quality of lacking variety or excitement; dullness.

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Origin of Humdrum

  • Probably from hum

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Humdrum Sentence Examples

  • But many people's lives do follow humdrum, dispiriting patterns because we employ too many people doing work that machines should be doing.

  • Birthday parties can either be wildly successful or placidly humdrum.

  • I like it, reality can be so humdrum.

  • Is it simply a way for women to escape the humdrum of daily life?

  • Any job can seem humdrum after a while, and it can be hard to find a way out of your daily routine.

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Words Starting With

HHUHUM

Words Ending With

MUMRUM

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Words Starting With H and Ending With M

Starts With H & Ends With MStarts With HU & Ends With MStarts With H & Ends With UM

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With H7 Letter Words Ending With M