Boredom refers to the feeling of being uninterested, restless, or dissatisfied due to a lack of stimulation or excitement. It occurs when someone has nothing engaging to do or when an activity fails to capture their interest. People experience boredom in various situations, such as during repetitive tasks, slow-moving events, or when they lack motivation. In Indonesian, “boredom” can be translated as “kebosanan.”
Synonyms of “Boredom”:
- Monotony (monoton)
- Tediousness (ketidakmenarikan)
- Dullness (kebosanan/ketumpulan)
- Weariness (keletihan karena kebosanan)
- Restlessness (kegelisahan)
- Tedium (kebosanan akibat rutinitas)
- Lethargy (kelesuan)
- Ennui (kebosanan mendalam)
- Indifference (ketidakpedulian karena bosan)
- Lifelessness (kehilangan semangat)
Example Sentences Using “Boredom”:
- The long speech filled the room with boredom.
- He sighed in boredom as he waited for his turn.
- The boredom of staying home all day made her restless.
- The students struggled to stay awake due to the boredom of the lecture.
- Watching the same movie repeatedly leads to boredom.
- He picked up a book to escape his boredom.
- The boredom of office work made him look for a new job.
- I could see the boredom on his face during the meeting.
- She doodled in her notebook to fight off boredom.
- The game was designed to eliminate boredom during long trips.
Related Words:
- Uninterest (kurang minat)
- Staleness (kebosanan karena sesuatu tidak segar)
- Fatigue (kelelahan mental atau fisik)
- Sluggishness (kelambanan)
- Disinterest (ketidaktertarikan)
- Idleness (ketidakaktifan)
- Repetition (pengulangan yang membosankan)
- Dreariness (kesuraman/kebosanan)
Antonyms of “Boredom”:
- Excitement (kegembiraan)
- Interest (ketertarikan)
- Enthusiasm (antusiasme)
- Stimulation (rangsangan)
- Engagement (keterlibatan)
- Energy (energi)
- Fun (kesenangan)
- Thrill (sensasi mendebarkan)
- Liveliness (keceriaan)
- Amusement (hiburan)
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Boredom”:
- Break up (menghentikan sesuatu yang monoton atau membosankan)
- Liven up (membuat sesuatu lebih menarik dan menyenangkan)
- Shake things up (mengubah rutinitas agar tidak membosankan)
- Pass the time (mengisi waktu untuk menghindari kebosanan)
- Zone out (kehilangan fokus karena bosan)
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Boredom”:
- “Bored to death” – Extremely bored.
- “Dying of boredom” – Feeling as if boredom is unbearable.
- “A change of pace” – Doing something different to avoid boredom.
- “Kick the boredom” – Find a way to stop feeling bored.
- “Nothing to write home about” – Something unremarkable or boring.
