Definition and meaning of English word "boredom"
boredom
/ˈbɔːrdəm/
How to use
The term 'boredom' is often used in informal contexts to describe a state of being bored. A common learner mistake is to confuse 'boredom' with 'boring', which is an adjective. For example, 'The movie was so boring that I felt boredom' is correct, but 'The movie was so boredom' is incorrect.
🇬🇧 English
boredom
Example
To escape the sheer boredom of the long train journey, he listened to an entire audiobook series.
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Common phrases
- suffer from boredom— suffer from boredom
- combat boredom— combat boredom
- alleviate boredom— alleviate boredom
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What does the English word "boredom" mean?▼
The English word "boredom" means "boredom" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "To escape the sheer boredom of the long train journey, he listened to an entire audiobook series." (which translates as "boredom").
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