boredom
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But its humor is rooted in that hazy 1970s sense of drift, when boredom and isolation start to blur together and nothing feels especially urgent, even when it probably should.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
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
Of course, during my avatar’s long stay on Ludus, I’d explored a few of the forests within walking distance of my school, out of boredom.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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