Synonyms of boredom

boredom

noun

ˈbȯr-dəm 

as in restlessness

the state of being bored

she spent that whole meeting in a state of complete boredom, waiting for lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restlessness
• weariness
• blahs
• melancholy
• ennui
• tedium
• dullness
• listlessness
• sameness
• lethargy
• doldrums
• monotony
• dulness
• indifference
• lifelessness
• joylessness
• languor
• cheerlessness
• apathy
• torpor
• lassitude
• torpidity
• unconcern
• languidness
• dispiritedness
• monotonousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fascination
• absorption
• involvement
• excitement
• stimulation
• enchantment
• immersion
• engagement
• engrossment
• amusement
• captivation
• entertainment
• bewitchment
• animation
• beguilement
• relief
• diversion
• invigoration
• enlivenment

Examples of boredom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mixing up these exercises combats boredom and lowers the risk of injury. —Sarah Jividen, Health, 25 July 2024

In the movie, McQueen plays a billionaire businessman who out of boredom steals valuable jewels and paintings. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2024

The disparity between the two modes can be jarring, with the bulk of the game being simple to the point of boredom; even the in-game map holds your hand with clear way points to follow. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024

Chew-Bose’s power lies in her patience, as her script isn’t at all afraid to lull her audience into a state of not quite boredom, but at least ennui (the French! —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024