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

In the blizzardy hinterlands, boredom is driving two soldiers mad, and a stranger’s arrival only underscores the futility of the war’s propaganda. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2026

Here are three of those habits, and why the boredom is doing the work. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Staff are unsure whether Steve may have had an illness or pulled his feathers out himself through boredom, the outlet stated. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Let’s let go of the self-identification with boredom or over-stimulation claiming to overshadow our path to progress. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 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