boredom
Boredom (noun) means the state of feeling uninterested and restless because there is nothing engaging to do. Example: “Pure boredom drove him to reorganize his entire sock drawer.”
How to Use Boredom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feeling of having nothing interesting to occupy you.
Word Forms
boredoms plural
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Pure _____ drove him to reorganize his entire sock drawer.
Etymology
From "bore" + "-dom," following the pattern of words like "freedom" and "wisdom."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for boredom
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What does “boredom” mean?
The word “boredom” means the state of feeling uninterested and restless because there is nothing engaging to do. In plain terms, the feeling of having nothing interesting to occupy you.
How do you pronounce “boredom”?
“Boredom” is pronounced BAW-duhm (/ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “boredom” in a sentence?
Here is “boredom” used in a sentence: “Pure boredom drove him to reorganize his entire sock drawer.”
What part of speech is “boredom”?
“Boredom” is a noun.
Is “boredom” a common word?
“Boredom” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
Example Sentences
Real-world examples showing boredom in context, drawn from published sources. Any opinions expressed are those of the original source and do not reflect the views of FreeDict.com.
Boredom is less an absence of things to do than an absence of anything that holds attention, which is why deliberately pointless websites cure it so well.
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