: the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest
the boredom of a long car trip
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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The floor spattered with boredom and apathy.
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Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Some dogs chew toys gently, while others tear them apart due to boredom, a strong prey drive, teething, or even attention-seeking.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Built for the most powerful chewers, this ultra-strong Kong Store toy is perfect for stuffing with treats to relieve boredom and separation anxiety.
—Nora Colomer
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So Fox cued up a clip of herself on screen, much to the child’s boredom.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Some dogs chew toys gently, while others tear them apart due to boredom, a strong prey drive, teething, or even attention-seeking.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Built for the most powerful chewers, this ultra-strong Kong Store toy is perfect for stuffing with treats to relieve boredom and separation anxiety.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
So Fox cued up a clip of herself on screen, much to the child’s boredom.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boredom. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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boredom
noun
bore·dom
ˈbō(ə)rd-əm 
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: the state of being bored
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