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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Anesthesia, also likened to piloting: hours of boredom punctuated by moments of terror.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Looking for a new way to tackle your teen’s boredom?
—Alex Vance, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
By blending education and entertainment, this approach captivates young minds and turns everyday lessons into memorable experiences that will hopefully banish those sighs of boredom for good.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Looking for a new way to tackle your teen’s boredom?
—Alex Vance, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
Chuao Mini Gourmet Chocolate Bars Gift Box Give the gift of chocolate while skipping the convenience store boredom.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
By blending education and entertainment, this approach captivates young minds and turns everyday lessons into memorable experiences that will hopefully banish those sighs of boredom for good.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for boredom
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boredom. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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