Bored Definition & Meaning

Definition

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Synonyms bored American [bawrd] / bɔrd /

adjective

1. 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

1. 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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“I got bored eating books and decided to help you level up. Where are you?”

From Literature

“When people read it, I would ask three questions: ‘Were you ever bored?

From Los Angeles Times

"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

Related Words

• disinterested
• fatigued
• tired

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