Full Idea
Boredom combines apathy and restlessness. ...We crave stimulation, worthwhile activities, and objects that engage our interest.
Gist of Idea
Boredom is apathy and restlessness, yearning for something interesting
Source
John Kekes (The Human Condition [2010], 09.1)
Book Reference
Kekes,John: 'The Human Condition' [OUP 2010], p.188