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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
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

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