: 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 …—
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I was completely bored during that speech
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Now, imagine how good Teslas could be if Musk apparently wasn’t so bored with making them.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Your friend’s dog is probably just as bored as yours, so set up a puppy playdate to tucker them out.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Configure the tunnel into three different shapes, so your cats never get bored.
—Christopher Murray
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Cilantro is your best friend in the kitchen—and a sure-fire way to keep your tastebuds from getting bored.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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Patrick George, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Your friend’s dog is probably just as bored as yours, so set up a puppy playdate to tucker them out.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Configure the tunnel into three different shapes, so your cats never get bored.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Cilantro is your best friend in the kitchen—and a sure-fire way to keep your tastebuds from getting bored.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Bored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bored. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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