boredom

[bawr-duhm]

noun

1. the state of being bored; the feeling of being wearied by dullness, tedious repetition, etc.

   Synonyms: ennui, tedium, weariness, doldrums, dullness
   Antonyms: amusement, diversion, excitement

boredom

/ ˈbɔːdəm /

noun

1. the state of being bored; tedium

Word History and Origins

Origin of boredom¹

First recorded in 1850–55; bore ¹ + -dom

Example Sentences

“I can’t wait until spring, when I can wander through tall grass and feel warm sunlight on my back. I just hope I don’t die of boredom first!”

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The independent chief inspector of borders and immigration has also said there is an "overwhelming feeling of hopelessness caused by boredom" among migrants there.

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"Newfound wealth meant we could afford newfound drugs to relieve the boredom" of media interviews and TV performances, Ball said.

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As talented as Delbis might be, he also had to be able to handle the pressures, boredom and chaos of a film set.

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That, however, would require something Generation Z abhors: boredom.

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Related Words

• apathy 
• disgust 
• ennui 
• fatigue 
• indifference 
• lethargy 
• monotony 
• tedium