boredom

American  

[bawr-duhm] / ˈbɔr dəm /

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

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boredom British  

/ ˈbɔːdəm /

noun

1. the state of being bored; tedium

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Etymology

Origin of boredom

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

Example Sentences

Many people order due to “stress, boredom or fatigue,” he said, but generally, delivery should be considered a treat.

From MarketWatch

“On the other hand, it could be that technology has stolen the last refuges where we used to accept boredom.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Perhaps you focus on the highs of performance or the boredom of traveling, the anonymous backstage rooms and endless planes, buses and hotel rooms.

From Los Angeles Times

After two hours of silence, boredom kicked in.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ms. Sala has a knack for describing the almost physical discomfort of deep boredom.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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