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

From its beginnings as a form, the novel has dealt with love and hate, war and peace, courage and cowardice, boredom and catastrophe. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Rich might have been afraid of putting too much explanatory weight on a writer’s existential boredom (or horniness). — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Some of its greatest gifts arrive disguised as boredom — an afternoon with nothing scheduled, a bike pointed toward a friend’s house, a library book that unexpectedly becomes impossible to put down. — Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026

Kittens chew to relieve teething discomfort, while adult cats may chew out of boredom, stress or habit. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 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