Meaning & Definition of word "Boredom"

Boredom

/ˈbɔːrdəm/

1. The state of being bored; a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of interest.
- Example: His boredom during the lecture was evident as he struggled to stay awake.
2. A condition resulting from being uninterested in one's surroundings, activities, or experiences.
- Example: The long wait led to a sense of boredom that made everyone restless.
3. The quality or state of being monotonous or dull, lacking in excitement or interest.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Borefest

Example Sentence: Sitting through that lecture was a total borefest.

Meaning: Zzz (Sleeping) mode

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