Boredom
/ˈbɔːrdəm/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
A feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction resulting from inactivity or lack of interest.
/ˈbɔːrdəm/
nounnegativeBeginner
General
The state of being bored.
She suffered from intense boredom during the long flight.
💡 Simply: Feeling tired and uninterested because something is dull.
More Examples
2
To combat boredom, he took up painting.
How It's Used
Everyday Life
"The monotony of the job led to intense boredom."
From Middle English *boredom*, from Old English *boren*, meaning 'to pierce, bore'. The modern sense of tediousness developed later.
While the word existed earlier, its current meaning of tediousness became prevalent during the 19th century.
Memory tip
Think of a drill 'boring' a hole – it's a repetitive and dull process, similar to boredom.
Practice
boredomebordom
Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written