as in restlessness
the state of being bored
she spent that whole meeting in a state of complete boredom, waiting for lunch
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Recent Examples of boredom
The power of learning to accept experience A key part of mindfulness practice involves turning toward difficult experiences, such as like stress, boredom and pain, rather than seeking distractions or pushing those experiences away.
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J. David Creswell, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Caldwell carried a walkie-talkie to stay in touch with Ingrid, whose boredom in the van had been vigorously articulated across the airwaves.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The design was inspired by the hair-tearing boredom of COVID lockdown-era remote work, a time in which Knafs founder Ben Petersen maintained sanity during Zoom calls by fidgeting around with pocket knives and doodling pictures.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Throughout all of human history, boredom was just part of life.
—Arthur C. Brooks
march 22, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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J. David Creswell, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Caldwell carried a walkie-talkie to stay in touch with Ingrid, whose boredom in the van had been vigorously articulated across the airwaves.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The design was inspired by the hair-tearing boredom of COVID lockdown-era remote work, a time in which Knafs founder Ben Petersen maintained sanity during Zoom calls by fidgeting around with pocket knives and doodling pictures.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Throughout all of human history, boredom was just part of life.
—Arthur C. Brooks
march 22, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for boredom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boredom
Noun
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Uranus moving into Gemini incites restlessness with conventional routine.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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That same restlessness defined his personal life.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After battling burnout, persistent procrastination or social weariness for years, professionals are beginning to wonder if laziness was ever the cause.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the center, there is Springsteen, with a world-weariness in his speeches that is in no way mirrored in his performance level, which would feel spirited and energized for a man of half his 76 years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, the achievement carried a touch of melancholy for Lovell.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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But, but what is it rooted in as, Is the end is kind of the melancholy of the song.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boredom. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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