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Definition of bored

bored

/bɔːrd/
bored
Adverb:boredly
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bored Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Feeling weary, restless, and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or surroundings.

Example

"The children quickly grew bored during the long, rainy afternoon indoors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with the homophone 'board' (a flat piece of wood or a committee). Additionally, learners should distinguish 'bored' (how a person feels) from 'boring' (the quality of the thing causing the feeling).

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• Nearby Words

borderline
bore
boreal
bored
boredly
boredom
borehole

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-18th century as the past participle of the verb 'bore' in the sense of wearying someone by dullness; its exact origin is uncertain, though it may be a figurative extension of the older verb meaning to pierce or drill slowly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bored. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bored
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