: 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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For us, this was a fun pastimes for bored teens.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026
The animatronic, says Storer, was an important investment for the park, as Legoland in Lego Galaxy was cognizant of guests becoming bored in what will surely be one of the park’s longest lines this upcoming spring and summer season.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
On Thursday night, the Timberwolves — who have often looked bored or uninspired with this regular season — put together an impressive 115-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Keira started to become bored and restless, Page said.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026
The animatronic, says Storer, was an important investment for the park, as Legoland in Lego Galaxy was cognizant of guests becoming bored in what will surely be one of the park’s longest lines this upcoming spring and summer season.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
On Thursday night, the Timberwolves — who have often looked bored or uninspired with this regular season — put together an impressive 115-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Keira started to become bored and restless, Page said.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Bored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bored. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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