Noun
/bɔːrdəm/
Boredom refers to the state of feeling weary and restless through lack of interest. It is often characterized by a feeling of dissatisfaction and a lack of engagement with one’s current activities. The word is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts but may appear more frequently in written forms, such as literature and psychology discussions.
"Boredom" is a moderately common word in English. It is often discussed in contexts involving education, work, leisure activities, psychology, and personal experiences.
Boredom can often lead to creative thinking.
El aburrimiento a menudo puede llevar a un pensamiento creativo.
He struggled to manage his boredom during the long meeting.
Luchó por manejar su aburrimiento durante la larga reunión.
Many people tried to combat boredom by picking up new hobbies during lockdown.
Muchas personas intentaron combatir el aburrimiento al aprender nuevos pasatiempos durante el confinamiento.
While the word "boredom" itself is not frequently found in idiomatic expressions, the concept of boredom often appears in phrases related to feeling uninterested or unchallenged. Here are some related expressions:
Bored to tears - When someone is extremely bored.
The lecture was so dull that I was bored to tears.
La conferencia fue tan aburrida que estaba aburrido hasta las lágrimas.
Bored stiff - To be extremely bored.
I was bored stiff during the movie because it had no action.
Estaba aburrido hasta los huesos durante la película porque no tenía acción.
Killing time - Engaging in activities to alleviate boredom.
We were just killing time at the café until the concert started.
Solo estábamos matando el tiempo en el café hasta que comenzó el concierto.
Have nothing to do - A common way of expressing boredom.
On rainy days, I often feel like I have nothing to do.
En días de lluvia, a menudo siento que no tengo nada que hacer.
Find something to occupy one's time - Finding activities to combat boredom.
She often finds something to occupy her time, especially during summer vacations.
A menudo encuentra algo que ocupar su tiempo, especialmente durante las vacaciones de verano.
The word "boredom" has its origins in the early 18th century, derived from the verb "bore," which means to make weary by being dull or monotonous. The term is formed by combining "bore" with the suffix "-dom," which denotes a state or condition.
Synonyms: - Tedium - Ennui - Monotony - Indifference
Antonyms: - Interest - Excitement - Engagement - Passion