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bore·dom

boredom

pronunciation:
bor dm
part of speech: noun
definition: the state of being bored; dullness; ennui.
Boredom is a major cause of job dissatisfaction.
synonyms:
apathy, dullness, ennui
antonyms:
exhilaration
similar words:
doldrums, lassitude, lethargy, malaise