bored

American  

[bawrd] / bɔrd /

adjective

1. wearied by dullness or sameness (often followed by with, of, orby ).

   This activity will keep bored children entertained on those long summer days.

   She's bored with the color of her room and has decided to paint it.

   I never seem to get bored of this game.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of bore.

Etymology

Origin of bored

First recorded in 1820–30; bore ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective; bore ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb

Example Sentences

“I hate saying this, but teams can get a little bored,” Redick said of building such a commanding lead.

From Los Angeles Times

When users get bored, they hop off and find something else to play.

From Barron's

That’s a positive for fans bored of seeing the same teams every season in the finals.

From Los Angeles Times

Indeed, Atlas often has the affect and body language of a bored manager, going through a familiar checklist in cookie-cutter fashion.

From Salon

Bookmark this page to return to when you’re bored — or you know, looking to escape your own holiday drama.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• disinterested
• fatigued
• tired