boredom

/ˈbɔːrdəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being tired and listless because one is bored or uninterested; a feeling of tiredness and listlessness due to lack of interest or stimulation.

“The long, quiet hours of the bus ride brought on a sense of boredom.”

2. noun

the quality of being boring or dull; something that is boring or dull.

“The repetition of the same old activities led to a sense of boredom in his life.”

3. noun

a dull or uninteresting quality of a place, situation, or activity.

“The monotony of the factory work environment made it seem like a source of boredom.”

Synonyms

  • ennui
  • tedium

Antonyms

  • enthusiasm
  • excitement