: 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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Italian nonne stirred pots full of sauce with a look of utter boredom and, here and there, Neapolitan ragazzi sat atop their motorini and gawped at the torture.
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Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
In some cases, however, there’s more to a creeping sense of boredom than just stability.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2026
Constant boredom can cause real distress, apathy, or frustration.
—Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Cats may also climb due to boredom, excess energy, stress, or a need to escape from people or other pets.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
In some cases, however, there’s more to a creeping sense of boredom than just stability.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2026
Constant boredom can cause real distress, apathy, or frustration.
—Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Cats may also climb due to boredom, excess energy, stress, or a need to escape from people or other pets.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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 Apr. 2026.
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boredom
noun
bore·dom
ˈbō(ə)rd-əm 
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: the state of being bored
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