Synonyms

bored

American

[bawrd] / bɔrd /

adjective

wearied by dullness or sameness (often followed by with, of, orby ).

This activity will keep bored children entertained on those long summer days.
She's bored with the color of her room and has decided to paint it.
I never seem to get bored of this game.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of bore.

Etymology

Origin of bored

First recorded in 1820–30; bore ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective; bore ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb

Example Sentences

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"When we 'get lost' observing nature, we experience an optimal level of arousal. We are not bored, nor too excited - and that gives us the feeling of 'positive relaxation'," she says.

From BBC

Early on, both sisters sound like typical young teens, sometimes teasing and full of fun, other times bored or frustrated.

From Literature

I was bored to tears watching Mayweather-Pacquiao a decade ago, but I won’t be able to resist when they tussle blandly in September.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Then you sighed because you must be bored. I understand. I will leave you to your day.”

From Literature

A small sunbeam had bored its way down through the overhead green, and the playhouse was bathed in a warm radiant glow.

From Literature

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