: the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest
the boredom of a long car trip
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On days when few customers came to shop, Bob felt overwhelmed by boredom.
the boredom of a long car trip
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When deprived of exercise, a varied environment, and the social opportunities that the wild provides, elephants suffer from chronic frustration, boredom, and stress, resulting over time in physical disabilities, psychological disorders, and, often, brain damage.
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Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Despite being one of the most popular smartphone makers in the world, much of the internet responded to the Samsung Galaxy S25 range with feelings somewhere between boredom and unhappiness.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
By 2020, when Americans were looking for ways to escape boredom amid COVID-19 lockdowns, the app had gained over 100 million U.S. users.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Without it, dogs can develop chronic boredom, which may escalate into depression or anxiety.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Despite being one of the most popular smartphone makers in the world, much of the internet responded to the Samsung Galaxy S25 range with feelings somewhere between boredom and unhappiness.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
By 2020, when Americans were looking for ways to escape boredom amid COVID-19 lockdowns, the app had gained over 100 million U.S. users.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Without it, dogs can develop chronic boredom, which may escalate into depression or anxiety.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boredom. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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