: the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest
the boredom of a long car trip
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On days when few customers came to shop, Bob felt overwhelmed by boredom.
the boredom of a long car trip
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
By blending education and entertainment, this approach captivates young minds and turns everyday lessons into memorable experiences that will hopefully banish those sighs of boredom for good.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
And join us next week on the Chasing Life podcast to examine the purpose of boredom.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Some guessed that excessive Taser incidents could be officers fiddling with the weapons out of boredom or sparking them as a practical joke.
—Nate Rosenfield, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boredom. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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boredom
noun
bore·dom
ˈbō(ə)rd-əm 
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: the state of being bored
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