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boredom

[bawr-duhm] / ˈbɔr dəm /
NOUN
disinterest; weariness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apathy disgust ennui fatigue indifference lethargy monotony tedium
STRONG
detachment distaste doldrums dullness flatness lassitude listlessness sameness tediousness tiresomeness unconcern world-weariness yawn
WEAK
incuriosity irksomeness jadedness lack of interest pococurantism taedium vitae
Antonyms
STRONGEST
concern energy excitement feeling interest liveliness sympathy vigor
WEAK
pleasure

Example Sentences

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Phones and tablets have provided people of all ages with an ever-present source of entertainment, but Jane says that both adults and children could benefit from embracing boredom a bit more.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Ms. Arquette does a wobbly Irish accent for some reason, possibly sheer boredom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

For some people, carscrolling is an escape from boredom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Out of boredom, Ridgeway helped him with his letters.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.