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

Conversely, if the term is meant as an insult, then a critic should describe the underlying mechanisms which produce the boredom in question. — Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

While stereotypes focus on tragedy and horror, Rosales reorients our gaze, revealing moments of tenderness and boredom, rest and joy. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

That’s a level of commitment that would make even a stalwart Zen meditator fidget with frustrated boredom. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026

The song was dramatically improved when their boredom became about an entire country rather than a girlfriend. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 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