Boredom synonyms

bôr'dəm

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ennui
The definition of ennui is lack of interest or boredom.
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tedium
The quality or condition of being tedious; tediousness or boredom.
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weariness
Weariness is the state of being tired, or something that causes tiredness.
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taedium vitae (Latin)
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interest (antonym)
A person or group of persons holding such a right, claim, or share:
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dullness (related)
(Of an edge) bluntness.
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fed-upness
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monotony (related)
Tedium as a result of repetition or a lack of variety.
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disinterest
A lack of interest; indifference, apathy. [from 19th c.]
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lethargy
A lack of interest or enthusiasm; apathy:
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irksomeness
The state of being irksome; vexatiousness; tediousness; wearisomeness.
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lack of interest
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listlessness
The state of being listless; indifference; lethargy.
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fatigue
The weakening or failure of a material, such as metal or wood, resulting from prolonged stress.
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excitement (antonym)
An exciting or being excited; agitation
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wearisomeness
The quality or state of being wearisome; tiresomeness; tediousness.
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doldrums
The state of boredom, malaise, apathy or lack of interest; a state of listlessness; ennui, or tedium
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indifference (related)
Lack of concern, interest, or feeling; apathy
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pleasure (antonym)
Pleasure means the state of being pleased, delighted or gratified.
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boredness
The state or condition of being bored; boredom.
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life-weariness
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world-weariness
The state or characteristic of being world-weary.
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the blahs
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apathy
Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference.
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tiresomeness
The state or quality of being tiresome; wearisomeness; tediousness.
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excite (related)
The condition of being bored
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anxiety (related)
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loneliness (related)
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tiredness (related)
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exhaustion (related)
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frustration (related)
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restlessness (related)
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despair (related)
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shyness (related)
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claustrophobia (related)
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Boredom Sentence Examples

  • Tina likes to combat her boredom by reading a book.

  • Holding aloof from active affairs, he tried to relieve the incurable boredom of satiety in.

  • Boredom is normally what causes children to get themselves into trouble.

  • These folks use social networking as a remedy for boredom.

  • Boredom and lack of social interaction - Some seniors may find that without work they are socially isolated and need contact with others.

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