boredom
Example Sentences
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Professional musician Anthony Pratt came up with the idea to stave off the boredom of the blackouts during World War Two in Birmingham, with his wife Elva designing the now iconic board.
From BBC
The independent chief inspector of borders and immigration has also said there is an "overwhelming feeling of hopelessness caused by boredom" among migrants there.
From BBC
"Newfound wealth meant we could afford newfound drugs to relieve the boredom" of media interviews and TV performances, Ball said.
From BBC
As talented as Delbis might be, he also had to be able to handle the pressures, boredom and chaos of a film set.
From Los Angeles Times
That, however, would require something Generation Z abhors: boredom.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
