boredom

noun
UK: /ˈbɔː.dəm/
US: /ˈbɔːr.dəm/

  1. The state of being weary and restless through lack of interest.

    1. The movie was pure boredom. [ ] [ ]
    2. She took up painting to relieve the boredom of retirement and have something to do. [ ] [ ]

  2. A feeling of being unhappy and tired because nothing is interesting, or because you have nothing to do.

    1. I felt a wave of boredom wash over me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The never-ending meetings induced a profound sense of boredom among the staff members. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tedium apathy ennui monotony

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "boredom" in English means: The state of being weary and restless through lack of interest., A feeling of being unhappy and tired because nothing is interesting, or because you have nothing to do..

The phonetic transcription of "boredom" is /ˈbɔː.dəm/ in British English and /ˈbɔːr.dəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "boredom": tedium, apathy, ennui, monotony.

Example usage of "boredom": "The movie was pure boredom.". More examples on the page.