: 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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According to Bowles, the biggest thing McCollum may have to fight is boredom.
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Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The boredom was instantly forgiven.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Studies on workplace boredom have linked chronic under-stimulation to lower job satisfaction, reduced mental health and increased turnover intentions.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Riesling took dance lessons elsewhere to relieve her boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing two face masks for the in-person instruction.
—Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The boredom was instantly forgiven.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Studies on workplace boredom have linked chronic under-stimulation to lower job satisfaction, reduced mental health and increased turnover intentions.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Riesling took dance lessons elsewhere to relieve her boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing two face masks for the in-person instruction.
—Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boredom. Accessed 19 Jun. 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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