as in restlessness
the state of being bored
she spent that whole meeting in a state of complete boredom, waiting for lunch
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Recent Examples of boredom
Poor performance management, lack of visibility, repetitive routines, and restricted growth opportunities can result in feelings of frustration, stagnation and boredom.
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Octavia Goredema, Harvard Business Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Starting too broad or going too deep too quickly can lead to confusion or boredom.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Not overworked but under-challenged? Rust-out is a workplace phenomenon characterized by chronic boredom and under-stimulation, often resulting in feelings of disengagement and lack of motivation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Some other common reasons behind these behaviors include teething; fears and phobias; and social isolation or boredom; among others.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Octavia Goredema, Harvard Business Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Starting too broad or going too deep too quickly can lead to confusion or boredom.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Not overworked but under-challenged? Rust-out is a workplace phenomenon characterized by chronic boredom and under-stimulation, often resulting in feelings of disengagement and lack of motivation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Some other common reasons behind these behaviors include teething; fears and phobias; and social isolation or boredom; among others.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boredom. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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