Emotions

BOREDOM

Boredom is the unpleasant feeling of being unoccupied and lacking interest in one's surroundings. It arises when we crave stimulation but cannot find or engage with it. Some researchers argue that boredom can spur creativity by prompting the mind to seek new activities.

BOREDOM is the kind of word that shows up in themed word searches like Strands. Themed puzzles group words like this under a shared category — here, Emotions.