Bored: meaning, definitions and examples

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bored

[ bɔːd ]

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feeling

Feeling uninterested or lacking motivation to do anything.

Synonyms

apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, uninspired, uninterested

Examples of usage

I'm so bored, I don't know what to do.
She always looks bored during the lectures.
Are you bored of the same routine every day?
His bored expression showed he wasn't enjoying the party.
I could tell from her bored tone of voice that she wasn't interested.

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action

To make someone feel uninterested or lacking motivation.

Synonyms

deaden, exhaust, fatigue, tire, weary

Examples of usage

The long lecture bored the students to tears.
Don't bore your audience with irrelevant details.
She tried to avoid topics that would bore him.

Translations

Translations of the word "bored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entediado

🇮🇳 उकताया

🇩🇪 gelangweilt

🇮🇩 bosan

🇺🇦 нудьгуючий

🇵🇱 znudzony

🇯🇵 退屈した

🇫🇷 ennuyé

🇪🇸 aburrido

🇹🇷 sıkılmış

🇰🇷 지루한

🇸🇦 ممل

🇨🇿 znuděný

🇸🇰 znudený

🇨🇳 无聊

🇸🇮 dolgočasen

🇮🇸 leiður

🇰🇿 жалыққан

🇬🇪 მობეზრებული

🇦🇿 darıxmış

🇲🇽 aburrido

Word origin

The word 'bored' originated in the mid-19th century from the past participle of 'bore', which means to pierce, perforate, or penetrate. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe the feeling of being uninterested or lacking motivation. The concept of boredom has been explored in various philosophical and psychological studies, highlighting its impact on human behavior and creativity.

See also: bore, boredom, boring, boringly.