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UK/["/bɔːd/"]/US/["/bɔːrd/"]/

Meaning of Bored

In simple words: Feeling uninterested and tired because nothing is exciting.

Bored in a sentence

  • I was so bored during the lecture that I started to doodle in my notebook.
  • She felt bored waiting for her friend to arrive at the café.
  • After playing the same video game for hours, I became bored with it.
  • He often gets bored if there's nothing interesting to do on the weekend.
  • The movie was so slow that I found myself getting bored halfway through.

How to use Bored

Use 'bored' to describe a state of mind when something is uninteresting. It can be informal, but is appropriate in most contexts, especially when expressing feelings. Avoid using it in overly formal situations.

Grammar pattern

be bored + (by/with) + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'bored' — imagine yourself sitting in a dull class with a long, boring lecture.

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Synonyms for Bored

Opposites of Bored

Common mistakes with Bored

  • Confusing 'bored' with 'boring'.
  • Using 'bored' without a subject, e.g. saying 'I am bored' correctly but omitting 'I'.
  • Mixing up past forms, e.g. saying 'boreded' instead of 'bored'.

Compare Bored with Weary, Tired

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Frequently asked questions about Bored

What does Bored mean?

Feeling uninterested and tired because nothing is exciting.

What is the definition of Bored?

feeling tired and impatient because you have lost interest in somebody/something or because you have nothing to do

How do you use Bored in a sentence?

I was so bored during the lecture that I started to doodle in my notebook.

Can you give another example of Bored?

She felt bored waiting for her friend to arrive at the café.

What are synonyms for Bored?

Common alternatives include uninterested, disinterested, weary, tired, fatigued.

What is the opposite of Bored?

Opposite meanings include interested, excited, engaged.

What words go with Bored?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, by, with, bored rigid, bored silly, bored stiff.

What are common mistakes when using Bored?

Confusing 'bored' with 'boring'. Using 'bored' without a subject, e.g. saying 'I am bored' correctly but omitting 'I'. Mixing up past forms, e.g. saying 'boreded' instead of 'bored'.

How do you pronounce Bored?

US: /["/bɔːrd/"]/, UK: /["/bɔːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bored?

Use 'bored' to describe a state of mind when something is uninteresting. It can be informal, but is appropriate in most contexts, especially when expressing feelings. Avoid using it in overly formal situations.

What CEFR level is Bored?

"Bored" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.