Synonyms of boredom

boredom

noun

ˈbȯr-dəm 

as in restlessness

the state of being bored

she spent that whole meeting in a state of complete boredom, waiting for lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restlessness
• weariness
• blahs
• melancholy
• ennui
• tedium
• dullness
• listlessness
• sameness
• lethargy
• doldrums
• monotony
• indifference
• lifelessness
• joylessness
• languor
• cheerlessness
• apathy
• torpor
• lassitude
• torpidity
• unconcern
• languidness
• dispiritedness
• monotonousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fascination
• absorption
• involvement
• excitement
• stimulation
• enchantment
• immersion
• engagement
• engrossment
• amusement
• captivation
• entertainment
• bewitchment
• animation
• beguilement
• relief
• diversion
• invigoration
• enlivenment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boredom

Bond villain Hugo Drax) imagines a vast, floating city suspended in darkness, inhabited by immortal beings who, out of boredom, begin tinkering with the construct of time. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Staving off boredom and keeping insanity at bay can lead to questionable decisions. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Creativity often begins with boredom. — Maria Colacurcio, Fortune, 28 June 2026

Squandered assets and unexpected free-agent departures turned it into a source of frustration and boredom for fans, who watched labored breakouts, poor puck management and ugly games pile up. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 28 June 2026