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

From the boredom in quarantine to the first ball in Guwahati, it has been a remarkable rise.

From BBC

To fight boredom and anxiety, the crew embrace crafts, drawing, and playing instruments.

From BBC

By Wednesday, Elizabeth says she has found other unexpected benefits and has spent her evenings researching ballet lessons and baking chocolate chip bread "out of boredom".

From BBC

During the pandemic, she took long walks and picked up litter to ease her boredom.

From Los Angeles Times

Others say calls to the phone are made out of sheer boredom.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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