Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheer-boredom
noun
/ʃɪr ˈbɔːrdəm/
Definition
A state of complete and utter boredom, often resulting from a lack of interesting activities or stimuli.
Examples
- After two hours of waiting with nothing to do, I succumbed to sheer-boredom.
- The movie was so dull that it plunged the audience into sheer-boredom.
- She spent her entire afternoon in sheer-boredom, staring at the ceiling.
Meaning
Sheer-boredom refers to a feeling of intense weariness or disinterest due to a monotonous or unengaging environment.
Synonyms
- tedium
- ennui
- monotony
- listlessness
- disinterest
