: the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest
the boredom of a long car trip
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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
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This plateau means the body has adapted to the challenge, possibly spelling boredom and less vigorous exercise.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
The new emotion Ennui, represents the emotion of boredom.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Sep. 2024
The event was marked by feisty exchanges between the nominees, which became increasingly heated after Harris said that Trump supporters were leaving his rallies due to boredom.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Emotions: Emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, boredom, and even joy can lead to emotional eating or loss of appetite.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
The new emotion Ennui, represents the emotion of boredom.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Sep. 2024
The event was marked by feisty exchanges between the nominees, which became increasingly heated after Harris said that Trump supporters were leaving his rallies due to boredom.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Emotions: Emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, boredom, and even joy can lead to emotional eating or loss of appetite.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for boredom
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boredom. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.
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boredom
noun
bore·dom
ˈbō(ə)rd-əm 
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: the state of being bored
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