Bored

Pronunciation: /bɔrd/

Definitions of bored

adjective feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity

Example Sentences

A1 I am bored at home.

A2 She looked bored during the lecture.

B1 The movie was so boring that I felt bored halfway through.

B2 Despite the exciting activities planned, he still seemed bored.

C1 His constant need for stimulation indicates a deeper issue than just being bored.

C2 Even in the most thrilling situations, she couldn't shake the feeling of being bored.

Examples of bored in a Sentence

formal The lecture was so dry and monotonous that the students were bored out of their minds.

informal I'm so bored, let's go do something fun.

slang This movie is so boring, I'm falling asleep.

figurative Without any new challenges, he felt bored with his job.

Grammatical Forms of bored

• past tense: bored
• plural: bored
• comparative: more bored
• superlative: most bored
• present tense: bore
• future tense: will bore
• perfect tense: have bored
• continuous tense: being bored
• singular: bored
• positive degree: bored
• infinitive: to bore
• gerund: boring
• participle: bored

Origin and Evolution of bored

First Known Use: 1768 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bored' originated from the Middle English word 'boren' which means to pierce or make a hole. It evolved to also mean to weary or make tired.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bored' shifted from its original meaning of making a hole to feeling weary or uninterested. It has become commonly used in modern language to describe a state of ennui or lack of interest in one's surroundings.