What does bored mean?
Bored means simple past and past participle of bore.
Bored
/bɔːd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of bore.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of bore
- Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.
- Perforated by a hole or holes.
Example Sentences
He was feeling bored so he decided to play Minecraft.
The piano teacher's bored look indicated he wasn't paying much attention to his pupil's lackluster rendition of Mozart's Requiem.
[Y]ou know you’re not the only one around who is bored and sian and tired of being bored and sian.
Synonyms for bored
Antonyms for bored
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bored
- boreder
- most bored
- boredest
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bored?
Common synonyms include jaded, blase, tired, uninterested.
What is the opposite of bored?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bored in a sentence?
He was feeling bored so he decided to play Minecraft.
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