boredom
Example Sentences
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"Humans are a very social species, so interacting via social media offered opportunities to alleviate boredom and join communities and develop friendships."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The research on why people leave does not point to boredom or busyness.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
The strategist, who is also the founder of digital-news upstart the Bulwark, is collecting clues: A raised eyebrow or a look of deep boredom are as revealing as a participant’s stated opinions, in her experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
But one day, the excitement of the AI trade will come from plunges rather than melt-ups, and when that happens, you will yearn for boredom.
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
I can’t go in until the halls are empty and the teachers have numbed them with boredom so they won’t notice when I slip down the halls.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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