: filled with or characterized by boredom
a bored voice
She had never been more bored in her life than while waiting for her delayed flight.
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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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Some supporting characters are one note, including Patton’s wife Luciana (Kelly Gale) who never comes to life and looks a bit bored and ultra-slick promoter Gabriel (Luke Hemsworth in full hair gel mode) who is barely in the film.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
In spite of the limited Wi-Fi, guests here will not be bored.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Kids with vision, hearing, mobility, or memory issues may also feel bored if their needs aren't adequately met in the classroom.
—Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Bored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bored. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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