bored
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /bɔrd/
KK: /bɔrd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling weary and uninterested because there is nothing to do or because something is dull.
Example
She felt bored during the long lecture.
Conversation
I feel so bored today, I don't know what to do.
Same here! Want to watch a movie or something?
That sounds good, but I hope it's not something too bored and slow.
Don't worry, I have a few action films in mind to keep us entertained!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
weary
disinterested
apathetic
Antonyms
engaged
interested
excited
verb
Definition
To feel weary and uninterested due to lack of stimulation or excitement.
Example
She felt bored during the long lecture.
Tense Forms
Past: bored
Past Participle: bored
Conversation
I was so bored yesterday that I watched five movies in a row.
Wow, that sounds like a lot! What did you watch?
I started with a comedy, but I just felt even more bored after a while.
Root Explanation
Bored → This word originates from the verb 'bore', which comes from the Old English 'borian', meaning to pierce or drill. The term evolved to describe a state of being weary or uninterested, as if one has been metaphorically pierced by monotony.
Memory Tip
Think of the feeling of being 'pierced' by dullness or monotony, which helps you remember that 'bored' means feeling uninterested or weary.
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