Bore: meaning, definitions and examples

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bore

[ bɔː ]

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feeling

To feel weary by dullness, tedious repetition, unwelcome attentions, etc.

Synonyms

dullness, monotony, tedium

Examples of usage

I was overcome with a sense of bore.
She tried to hide her bore, but it was obvious.
He was a constant bore at the party.

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action

To make weary by dullness, tedious repetition, etc.

Synonyms

irritate, tedious, weary

Examples of usage

The long lecture bored the students.
She was bored by the movie.

Translations

Translations of the word "bore" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entediar

🇮🇳 उबाना

🇩🇪 langweilen

🇮🇩 membosankan

🇺🇦 нудьгувати

🇵🇱 nudzić

🇯🇵 退屈させる (たいくつさせる)

🇫🇷 ennuyer

🇪🇸 aburrir

🇹🇷 sıkmak

🇰🇷 지루하게 하다

🇸🇦 ضجر

🇨🇿 nudit

🇸🇰 nudiť

🇨🇳 使厌烦 (shǐ yànfán)

🇸🇮 dolgočasiti

🇮🇸 leiðast

🇰🇿 жалықтыру

🇬🇪 მოწყენა

🇦🇿 bezmək

🇲🇽 aburrir

Word origin

The word 'bore' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the Old English word 'borian', meaning to pierce or perforate. Over time, the meaning of 'bore' evolved to represent a feeling of weariness or dullness. The verb form of 'bore' emerged in the early 19th century, indicating an action that causes tedium or irritation.

See also: bored, boredom, boring, boringly.