Boreism

/ˈbɔːreɪɪzəm/ noun

A doctrine, practice, or tendency characterized by excessive boredom, dullness, or the deliberate cultivation of unstimulating experiences.

From English 'bore' (to make weary, from Dutch 'boor' meaning hole) plus the suffix '-ism' (denoting a system or ideology). A modern construction reflecting contemporary discussions about tedium and existential listlessness.

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