boredom
word
/ˈbɔɹdəm/
/bˈɔːdəm/
Definition
A feeling you get when nothing interests you, or when you have nothing to do and feel unstimulated or tired of the situation.
Usage & Nuances
A formal noun—commonly used to talk about the feeling itself. Often appears after verbs like 'feel,' 'suffer from,' or 'fight.' Not used for people ('he is a boredom' is incorrect), but for the emotion. Also used in phrases like 'out of boredom.'
Spanish: aburrimientoPortuguese (BR): tédioPortuguese (PT): tédioChinese (Simplified): 无聊Chinese (Traditional): 無聊Hindi: उबाऊपनArabic: المللBengali: একঘেয়েমিRussian: скукаJapanese: 退屈Vietnamese: sự buồn chánKorean: 지루함Turkish: sıkıntıUrdu: بوریتIndonesian: kebosanan
Example Sentences
I felt boredom during the long lecture.
basic
Reading helps me escape boredom.
basic
Too much free time can lead to boredom.
basic
He started doodling out of boredom during the meeting.
natural
The movie was so slow that boredom set in.
natural
Kids often complain about boredom during long family trips.
natural