boredom

Example Sentences

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Envy, boredom and other unpleasant emotions have value that can be too easily overlooked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

"Health professionals were being told a false story and her boredom and troubled mind was leading her to make allegations to seek care and attention," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The harsh environment would confine people to domes or underground shelters, where boredom and isolation would be real dangers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Many people order due to “stress, boredom or fatigue,” he said, but generally, delivery should be considered a treat.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

They were also drawn too high and draped the rest of her features into an expression of boredom, almost sarcasm.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover