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

The movement feels like a miracle drug for boredom, a long time coming for even baseball’s most traditional fan base. —Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 June 2026

There is boredom, and annoyance with this passive, oblivious little girl. —Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

And then there’s also jealousy or boredom. —Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 June 2026

In a 2017 study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, researchers found that when couples experience relational boredom, engaging in novel and growth-oriented activities together helps to restore relationship quality and reduce feelings of stagnation. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 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