Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bored
Adjective
/bɔrd/
Definition
Feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity.
Examples
- After watching television for hours, I started to feel bored.
- The lecture was so dull that the students appeared to be bored.
- I was bored at home, so I decided to go for a walk.
Meaning
When someone is bored, they are not engaged or interested in what they are doing, which leads to a sense of dissatisfaction.
Synonyms
- uninterested
- weary
- disinterested
- restless
- listless
