: the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest
the boredom of a long car trip
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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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Sometimes people who seem doubtful about the money may actually be worried about something else: boredom.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
An outlandish thriller that takes the viewer on a wild and crazy ride where boredom is not an option.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 22 Sep. 2024
Leanne turns her world into a game to escape boredom.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 July 2024
Brain breaks are a simple way to fight frustration and boredom while improving focus.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024
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Bill Conerly, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
An outlandish thriller that takes the viewer on a wild and crazy ride where boredom is not an option.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 22 Sep. 2024
Leanne turns her world into a game to escape boredom.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 July 2024
Brain breaks are a simple way to fight frustration and boredom while improving focus.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boredom. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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boredom
noun
bore·dom
ˈbō(ə)rd-əm 
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: the state of being bored
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