boredom

Example Sentences

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It will be the culmination of 11 days of competition which have included controversy, drama and intrigue... as well as the odd bout of boredom.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The harsh environment would confine people to domes or underground shelters, where boredom and isolation would be real dangers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Many people order due to “stress, boredom or fatigue,” he said, but generally, delivery should be considered a treat.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

Perhaps you focus on the highs of performance or the boredom of traveling, the anonymous backstage rooms and endless planes, buses and hotel rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

Then I walk over to the tree, where Tomás has dug a hole out of boredom and is kicking at the loose grapefruits like they’re soccer balls.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina