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boredom

boredom

Meaning of boredom

lack of interest

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British English/ˈbɔːdəm/
American English/ˈbɔrdəm/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterswú liáo
boredom
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boredom belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

boredom无聊
family家庭
parents父母
mom妈妈
dad爸爸
child孩子
children孩子们

boredom synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between boredom / apathy / ennui / monotony / listlessness / restlessness

A
🇬🇧English
apathy

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; more of an emotional flatness

B2Often

He felt apathy toward his job and rarely tried to improve.

E
🇬🇧English
ennui

a feeling of listless boredom often with a literary or existential flavour

C1Rarely

He spoke of the ennui that comes with idle wealth.

M
🇬🇧English
monotony

sameness or repetitiveness that causes boredom

B1Often

The monotony of the factory work wore her down.

L
🇬🇧English
listlessness

lack of energy or enthusiasm, often physical as well as mental

B2Rarely

Her listlessness after the illness was worrying.

R
🇬🇧English
restlessness

inability to stay still or feel settled; desire for change rather than quiet boredom

B1Often

The restlessness of the children made the long wait difficult.

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How to pronounce boredom and what this word means

boredom means boredom. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce boredom

/ˈbɔːdəm/

boredom translation

boredom

boredom transcription

/ˈbɔːdəm/, /ˈbɔrdəm/

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boredom meaning: what does it mean?

lack of interest

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boredom is pronounced as /ˈbɔːdəm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is boredom part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

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Is boredom part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, boredom can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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