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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The new emotion Ennui, represents the emotion of boredom.
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Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Sep. 2024
The event was marked by feisty exchanges between the nominees, which became increasingly heated after Harris said that Trump supporters were leaving his rallies due to boredom.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Emotions: Emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, boredom, and even joy can lead to emotional eating or loss of appetite.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Each of the apps on my home screen seemed to promise only more boredom.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2024
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Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Sep. 2024
The event was marked by feisty exchanges between the nominees, which became increasingly heated after Harris said that Trump supporters were leaving his rallies due to boredom.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Emotions: Emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, boredom, and even joy can lead to emotional eating or loss of appetite.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Each of the apps on my home screen seemed to promise only more boredom.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boredom. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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