boredom

noun

bore·​dom ˈbȯr-dəm 

: the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest

the boredom of a long car trip

Synonyms of boredom

• restlessness
• weariness
• blahs
• melancholy

Examples of boredom in a Sentence

On days when few customers came to shop, Bob felt overwhelmed by boredom.

the boredom of a long car trip

Recent Examples on the Web

Then came a quieter reaction—people shifting in their seats, glancing at one another, going still in a way that had nothing to do with boredom. — Julian De Freitas, Harvard Business Review, 24 Sep. 2026

Far fewer people can execute the same disciplines at the same standard through boredom, distraction, and difficult seasons. — Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

But she’s lost in boredom and monotony, caring for her husband who doesn’t love her and uses her as a servant. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Conversely, if the term is meant as an insult, then a critic should describe the underlying mechanisms which produce the boredom in question. — Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

bore entry 5 + -dom

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boredom

• whoredom

Kids Definition

boredom

noun

bore·​dom ˈbō(ə)rd-əm 

ˈbȯ(ə)rd-

: the state of being bored