bored
word · lemma: bore
/ˈbɔɹd/
bord
/bˈɔːd/
bawd
Definition
Feeling tired and not interested because nothing is fun, surprising, or engaging. It describes a person’s reaction when something does not hold their attention.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for people, not things: say 'I’m bored' but 'The movie is boring.' Common patterns: 'bored with,' 'bored by,' and 'bored of' (common in informal speech, especially British English). 'Bored to death' is a common exaggeration.
Spanish: aburridoPortuguese (BR): entediado - chateadoPortuguese (PT): aborrecido - entediadoChinese (Simplified): 无聊的 - 厌烦的Chinese (Traditional): 無聊的 - 厭煩的Hindi: ऊबा हुआ - बोर हुआArabic: مَلول - يشعر بالضجرBengali: একঘেয়ে - বিরক্তRussian: скучающийJapanese: 退屈な - ひまなVietnamese: chánKorean: 지루한 - 심심한Turkish: sıkılmışUrdu: بورIndonesian: bosan
Example Sentences
I am bored at home.
basic
The children got bored during the long class.
basic
She looks bored when she has nothing to do.
basic
I’m so bored I might clean the kitchen just for fun.
natural
He sounded bored on the phone, so I ended the call quickly.
natural
If you’re bored with your job, maybe it’s time for a change.
natural