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boredom

/ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ noun B1
  1. The state of being bored. (uncountable)
  2. An instance or period of being bored; a bored state. (countable) · See more citations at boredoms.

Plural boredoms

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Yet psychologists have long argued that boredom is not a problem to be solved but a signal worth listening to.
In Defense of Boredom, p. 1 · C1
Boredom, it turns out, may be the price of a good idea.
In Defense of Boredom, p. 1 · C1
When we confront a challenging project, we are frequently struck by a wave of uncomfortable emotions, such as anxiety, boredom, or profound self-doubt.
The Emotional Roots of Procrastination, p. 1 · C1
Recognizing that frustration and boredom are temporary states allows you to gently push through the initial psychological resistance.
The Emotional Roots of Procrastination, p. 1 · C1

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