Word
boredom
Phoneticsbore·dom, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɔɹdəm/
UK/bˈɔːdəm/
Definitions
01the feeling of being bored
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the feeling of being tired and unhappy because something is not interesting or you have nothing to do.
n. the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest or lack of stimulation. Uncountable in general usage.
“The children complained of boredom because it was raining and they couldn't go outside.”
“To alleviate the sheer boredom of the long-haul flight, he brought several thick novels and a collection of crossword puzzles.”
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02a specific period of being bored
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a particular time or situation where you feel bored.
n. a specific instance or duration of being bored. Countable in this specific sense.
“After a long boredom at the office, he was happy to finally go home.”
“The summer was marked by occasional boredoms that were only interrupted by the arrival of the weekly post.”
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Etymology
From bore + -dom.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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