boredom

noun

bore·​dom ˈbȯr-dəm 

: the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest

the boredom of a long car trip

Synonyms of boredom

• restlessness
• weariness
• blahs
• melancholy

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Breaking through this boredom — especially when hosting influencers and journalists who have so often been there and done that — is perhaps easier said than done. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

The level of boredom Pugh brought to Kate making her older client orgasm by squeezing his nipples really sold her approach to the work. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Then, after walking for a couple of blocks, directing withering sneers at the policeman’s reddish face, which was as impassive as that of a stone idol, Gleb cooled down and succumbed to boredom. — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026

The company granted Hayes free food for life at any location, though familiarity, to misquote an old adage, breeds boredom. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

bore entry 5 + -dom

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boredom

• whoredom

Kids Definition

boredom

noun

bore·​dom ˈbō(ə)rd-əm 

ˈbȯ(ə)rd-

: the state of being bored