: 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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While listening to the record, something happened to me that had never happened with a Kanye West record: boredom.
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Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
And tedium leads to boredom which can lead to distraction which can lead to accidents.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Keeping indoor cats stimulated is essential, and the Animal Humane Society suggests activities such as interactive play, climbing structures and puzzle feeders to prevent boredom.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Kevin nods and says boredom is one of his triggers.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
And tedium leads to boredom which can lead to distraction which can lead to accidents.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Keeping indoor cats stimulated is essential, and the Animal Humane Society suggests activities such as interactive play, climbing structures and puzzle feeders to prevent boredom.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Kevin nods and says boredom is one of his triggers.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boredom. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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boredom
noun
bore·dom
ˈbō(ə)rd-əm 
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: the state of being bored
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