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Boredom: meaning, definitions and examples

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boredom

 

[ หˆbษ”หrdษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Boredom is the state of feeling weary and restless due to lack of interest or excitement. It is a common emotion experienced when one is unoccupied or lacking stimulation.

Synonyms

ennui, monotony, tedium.

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Word Description / Examples
boredom

A general feeling of being uninterested or having nothing to do; can apply to various situations.

  • He felt intense boredom during the long lecture.
  • The movie was so slow that it caused boredom among the audience.
ennui

A more sophisticated or literary term for deep, often existential boredom or dissatisfaction with life.

  • After months of doing the same routine, she experienced a profound sense of ennui.
  • His ennui was palpable as he wandered aimlessly through the old city.
tedium

The tediousness or tiresome nature of tasks or activities that are boring due to their length or complexity.

  • Filling out endless forms can result in excruciating tedium.
  • The meeting dragged on, filled with tedium and little productive discussion.
monotony

Repetitive and unchanging routines or tasks that lack variety and excitement.

  • The monotony of his job made every day feel exactly the same.
  • She couldn't stand the monotony of the daily commute.

Examples of usage

  • I felt a sense of boredom during the long lecture.
  • She scrolled through her phone to alleviate her boredom.
  • His job was so monotonous that it often led to feelings of boredom.
  • Children often complain of boredom when they have nothing to do.
  • The movie failed to capture my interest and left me with a sense of boredom.

Translations

Translations of the word "boredom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรฉdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฌเคพเคŠเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Langeweile

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebosanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัƒะดัŒะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nuda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€ๅฑˆ (ใŸใ„ใใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ennui

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aburrimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฃจํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nuda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nuda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่Š (wรบliรกo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolgoฤasje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ darฤฑxma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aburrimiento

Etymology

The word 'boredom' originates from the Middle French term 'ennuyer' which means 'to annoy' or 'to bore'. It has been used in English since the 18th century to describe the feeling of weariness or ennui. Boredom is a universal human experience that has been explored in various fields including psychology, philosophy, and literature.

See also: bore, bored, boring, boringly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,492, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.