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Bored
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Simple meaning
What does Bored mean?
Bored means feeling uninterested.
Dictionary definition
Feeling uninterested because something is not exciting or engaging.
Example sentences
Bored in a sentence
easy
I felt bored during the long wait.
medium
She was bored until the game became more challenging.
hard
The teacher changed the lesson when the class looked bored and distracted.
Synonyms
Words like Bored
uninterestedUse when someone does not feel engaged.
wearyUse when someone feels tired or uninterested.
Antonyms
Opposite words
interestedUse when someone wants to pay attention or learn more.
excitedUse when someone feels eager and full of interest.
Word family
Bored word family
Base word
bore
adjective
bored
Feeling uninterested.
adjective
boring
Not interesting.
noun
boredom
The feeling of being bored.
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Practice 1
What does bored mean?
Bored means feeling uninterested because something is not engaging.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to bored?
Uninterested is close in meaning to bored.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of bored?
Interested is the opposite because it means engaged or curious.
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