Vocabulary Entry

bored

|verb • adjective • noun

verb

To make someone feel weary and uninterested.

Example Sentences

"The lecture bored the students to tears."

"She was bored by the repetitive nature of the task."

"He often bores his friends with long stories."

adjective

Example Sentences

"I felt bored during the long meeting."

"The movie was so dull that it left me feeling bored."

"A bored child is often a mischievous child."

noun

Example Sentences

"His boredom was evident as he stared at the clock."

"To cure her boredom, she decided to try a new hobby."

"Traveling can help alleviate the boredom of everyday life."