boredom

[bawr-duhm]

noun

1. the state of being bored; the feeling of being wearied by dullness, tedious repetition, etc.

   Synonyms: ennui, tedium, weariness, doldrums, dullness
   Antonyms: amusement, diversion, excitement

boredom

/ ˈbɔːdəm /

noun

1. the state of being bored; tedium

Word History and Origins

Origin of boredom¹

First recorded in 1850–55; bore ¹ + -dom

Example Sentences

During the pandemic, she took long walks and picked up litter to ease her boredom.

From Los Angeles Times

Others say calls to the phone are made out of sheer boredom.

From Los Angeles Times

"Marital bliss and domestic boredom tend to make less interesting rock songs than looking for love," agrees journalist and author Hadley Freeman, speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

From BBC

A poster for BrewDog has been banned by the advertising watchdog for implying that alcohol can beat boredom, loneliness or frustration.

From BBC

“Good Morning America” argued that such boredom can be beneficial for this generation of overscheduled kids.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apathy 
• disgust 
• ennui 
• fatigue 
• indifference 
• lethargy 
• monotony 
• tedium