Boredom

/ˈbɔːrdəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being bored; a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of interest.

His boredom during the lecture was evident as he struggled to stay awake.

A condition resulting from being uninterested in one's surroundings, activities, or experiences.

The long wait led to a sense of boredom that made everyone restless.

The quality or state of being monotonous or dull, lacking in excitement or interest.

She decided to start a new hobby to combat the boredom of her daily routine.

The word 'boredom' is derived from 'bore', meaning to pierce or make a hole, and the suffix '-dom', indicating a state or condition.

bored to tears

Extremely bored.

bored out of my mind

Very bored, to the point of distraction.

bored stiff

So bored that one feels physically uncomfortable.

bore

To make someone lose interest.

tedium

The state of being tedious; monotony.

ennui

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

Borefest

Sitting through that lecture was a total borefest.

Zzz (Sleeping) mode

The movie was so dull, I went into Zzz mode halfway through.