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What is another word for Boredom? – 132 Boredom Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    tedium monotony dullness tediousness ennui listlessness lethargy apathy indifference languor lassitude stagnation dreariness flatness humdrum routine sameness uniformity repetition dullness monotony tedium weariness fatigue exhaustion languishment desolation desperation hopelessness emptiness hollowness meaninglessness purposelessness aimlessness directionlessness pointlessness futility

    Meaning of Boredom

    The state of being bored, feeling tired and uninterested due to lack of stimulation or excitement

    Definitions

    • The state of feeling tired and uninterested because something is not exciting or interesting
    • * A lack of interest or excitement, especially because something is not exciting or interesting

    Etymology of Boredom

    The word "boredom" originated in the mid-19th century from the verb "bore", which means to make someone feel tired and uninterested, and the suffix "-dom", which forms a noun indicating a state or condition
    The word has its roots in the Old English word "borian", which means to pierce or perforate, and the Middle English word "bore", which means to weary or annoy

    Example Uses

    • The long, dull lecture induced boredom in the students
    • * She felt boredom wash over her as she stared at the same four walls day in and day out
    • * The boredom of the journey was alleviated by the scenic views outside the window

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    excitement thrill enthusiasm interest fascination excitement eagerness zeal passion energy vitality stimulation exhilaration thrill enjoyment pleasure delight amusement entertainment engagement absorption captivation enthrallment enchantment

    Related Nouns

    monotony tedium dullness routine repetition stagnation lethargy apathy indifference languor lassitude desperation hopelessness emptiness hollowness meaninglessness purposelessness aimlessness directionlessness pointlessness futility fatigue exhaustion listlessness

    Related Verbs

    bore tire weary exhaust fatigue stagnate repeat drone hum languish flag droop sag slump decline deteriorate worsen degrade diminish lessen reduce

    Related Adjectives

    dull tedious monotonous repetitive uninteresting unexciting uninspiring unstimulating mundane routine ordinary commonplace bland flat humdrum lackluster uninspired unenthusiastic apathetic indifferent lethargic languid listless weary exhausted fatigued