saddlesick

/ˈsædəˌsɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or showing boredom, especially after an initial excitement or enthusiasm has worn off, often in response to a repeated or uneventful experience.

“After the first few days of the road trip, the kids became saddlesick and begged to go home.”

2. noun

a state of boredom or listlessness, especially after an initial excitement or enthusiasm has worn off.

“The group’s saddlesickness became apparent after the third day of hiking through the same terrain.”

Synonyms

  • burned out
  • worn off

Antonyms

  • enthusiastic
  • excited