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boredom

/ˈbɔː.dəm/noun

The feeling you have when nothing interests you and time seems to drag.

Example sentence

  • “Out of pure boredom, he started counting the tiles on the ceiling.”

"Out of boredom" explains why people do pointless things, and "die of boredom" is standard hyperbole.

emotions

Related words

amazementA feeling of great surprise and wonder.envyA bitter longing for what someone else has, whether possessions, success, or qualities.satisfactionThe pleased feeling you get when a need or wish has been met.reliefThe good feeling when pain, worry, or discomfort goes away.lonelinessThe state of being by yourself or lacking companionship.griefDeep sadness, especially the kind felt after losing someone or something important.