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bored

adjective \ ˈbȯrd \

Definition of bored

:filled with or characterized by boredom

had never been more bored in her life

a bored voice

Bobbi slouched back against the cushions doing her best impression of a bored teenager …
—Ingrid Law

First Known Use of bored

1823

bored Synonyms

Synonyms

weary, fed up, jaded, sick, sick and tired, tired, wearied

Antonyms

absorbed, engaged, engrossed, interested, intrigued, rapt

Related Words

apathetic, disinterested, uninterested; glutted, sated, satiated, surfeited; dejected, demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited; beat, burned-out (or burnt-out), bushed, done in, drained, enervated, exhausted, fatigued, limp, played out, tuckered (out), worn-out; annoyed, exasperated, frustrated, irritated; disgusted, nauseated, repulsed; blasé (also blase), world-weary

Near Antonyms

animated, energized, enlivened, excited, galvanized, invigorated, stimulated, vitalized; amused, entertained; beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, enthralled, fascinated, hypnotized, mesmerized; delighted, pleased, thrilled

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