boredom
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One experiment found people had warmer, more engaged interactions with robots that made social flubs, including “judgmental mistakes, wrong assumptions, expressing tiredness or boredom, or getting overexcited.”
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Over time, boredom, anxiety or habit can trigger the urge even when the hunger has disappeared.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
While stereotypes focus on tragedy and horror, Rosales reorients our gaze, revealing moments of tenderness and boredom, rest and joy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Mr. Trump seems to have a real fear of boredom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
And then at least I can go back to Jankburg with the confirmation that I shouldn’t even be dreaming this dream, and just weave myself firmly back into the tapestry of local boredom.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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