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
Some people snack at night to cope with stress, boredom, or sadness.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Quotidian excursions to the post office or the bank can create valuable opportunities for boredom, too.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Puzzle toys and long walks are just two ways to keep your pets happy and ward off boredom.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
These men would have long periods of time being idle, and the contrast between boredom and peril is pretty extreme.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Quotidian excursions to the post office or the bank can create valuable opportunities for boredom, too.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Puzzle toys and long walks are just two ways to keep your pets happy and ward off boredom.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
These men would have long periods of time being idle, and the contrast between boredom and peril is pretty extreme.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for boredom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boredom
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The poem concludes with an impulsive act of generosity that carries a hint of melancholy.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The actor infuses this unusual father figure with an overprotective streak and a sense of melancholy to match a patchwork body born from parental abuse. 5.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boredom. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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