General
boreout
What does boreout mean?
A state of exhaustion and distress caused not by overwork but by persistent boredom, under-stimulation, and lack of meaningful tasks in a job.
"It wasn't burnout that made her quit, it was boreout from months of having nothing real to do."
Origin
Concept introduced in the 2007 book 'Diagnosis Boreout' by Peter Werder and Philippe Rothlin; revived in Gen Z trend coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What is boreout?
A state of exhaustion and distress caused by chronic boredom and lack of meaningful work, rather than by being overworked.
How is boreout different from burnout?
Burnout comes from too much work and stress, while boreout comes from too little stimulation and no meaningful tasks.
Where does the term come from?
It was introduced in the 2007 book 'Diagnosis Boreout' by Peter Werder and Philippe Rothlin.
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