: the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest
the boredom of a long car trip
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On days when few customers came to shop, Bob felt overwhelmed by boredom.
the boredom of a long car trip
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There’s boredom and weariness to her everyday chores, her hope laced now with the sheer mundanity of her everyday solitary life.
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
An article from Chewy said that teaching your cat to talk with buttons can help strengthen your bond, give them another chance for communication, stimulate their brains, and reduce boredom and stress.
—Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Nonetheless, his childhood beneath the Hollywood sign in the 1960s was characterised by suburban boredom and isolation, finding solace in the world of film and television.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
From the get-go, the ever-changing topography of New Zealand's South Island quickly stilled any fears of boredom or claustrophobia.
—Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
An article from Chewy said that teaching your cat to talk with buttons can help strengthen your bond, give them another chance for communication, stimulate their brains, and reduce boredom and stress.
—Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Nonetheless, his childhood beneath the Hollywood sign in the 1960s was characterised by suburban boredom and isolation, finding solace in the world of film and television.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
From the get-go, the ever-changing topography of New Zealand's South Island quickly stilled any fears of boredom or claustrophobia.
—Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boredom. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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boredom
noun
bore·dom
ˈbō(ə)rd-əm 
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: the state of being bored
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