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bored

[bɔːd]

bored Definition

feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity.

Using bored: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bored" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm so bored, there's nothing to do.

  • Example

    She looked bored during the lecture.

  • Example

    He gets bored easily with routine tasks.

  • Example

    I'm bored of watching TV.

bored Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bored

Antonyms for bored

Phrases with bored

  • bored out of one's mind

    extremely bored

    Example

    I was bored out of my mind during that meeting.

  • bored stiff

    extremely bored

    Example

    I was bored stiff at the conference.

  • bored to tears

    extremely bored

    Example

    The movie was so boring, I was bored to tears.

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Summary: bored in Brief

'Bored' [bɔːd] is an adjective that describes a feeling of weariness and impatience due to a lack of interest or occupation. It can be used to describe a person or an activity, as in 'She looked bored during the lecture.' The phrase 'bored out of one's mind' is often used to emphasize extreme boredom.