Is there a way I can (linguistically speaking!) differentiate between long term boredom (such as being bored with a job or relationship or life in general) and short-term situational boredom- such as being bored in a doctors waiting room?
After reviewing several definitions and synonyms, I suggest “impatience” (im-patient’s?)may be closer to that feeling in the doctor’s waiting area, or possibly “restlessness”. Long term boredom might be characterized as “lassitude”, “doldrums”, “tedium”. “Tedium” means monotony, dullness, sameness, and that may be the best fit.
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