boredom

Noun

Meaning

The state of being bored, or pestered; a state of ennui.

The realm of bores; bores, collectively.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ennui tedium blase bore fatigue frustration detachment dissatisfaction indifference disgust melancholy displeasure distaste apathy flatness
Show all synonyms

Antonyms

galaxy bliss myrtle glee will game
Show all antonyms

Hypernyms

dissatisfaction

Hyponyms

fatigue blahs

Phrases with the word

boredom with boredom sameness

Anagrams

bedroom broomed

Examples

A book that sprung from boredom in the jungles of Peru on Study-Service Term is now an ongoing series published on Amazon. Source: Internet

A few of them include creating a routine, taking care of your body, limiting your media intake, and fighting boredom. Source: Internet

All the dull, mundane boredom of life with Patrick had been replaced with excitement and pleasure. Source: Internet

Another interpretative possibility is that Candide cultivating "his garden" suggests his engaging in only necessary occupations, such as feeding oneself and fighting boredom. Source: Internet

Alan Sheridan, p. 84. A Symbolist novella - Urien and his companions set sail on the fabulous ship Orion to mythological lands, to the stagnant sea of boredom, and to the icy sea. Source: Internet

Anonymous mum, from UK, claimed having children is 'relentless boredom' Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bored to tears boredly boredness boredom sameness boredom with boree