: 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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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 July 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 July 2025
This can stem from boredom or a desire for stimulation, or even a territorial instinct to protect the dog's territory against intruders.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Both require flexibility and patience, and sometimes dealing with the discomfort of bad weather, insects, heavy backpacks, malfunctioning equipment, and even boredom.
—Sarah Boon
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Your boredom will drive you to seek out new commitments and relationships when curious Venus meets with Saturn in Aries and Neptune retrograde on July 6.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for boredom
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boredom. Accessed 18 Jul. 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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