Synonyms for

Bored

Verb / bɔ:rd / Another word for bored — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling uninterested or lacking excitement

Synonyms & similar words

tire interest blase bore drill worldweary uninterested indifferent apathetic uninspired unenthusiastic disinterested weary tired fatigued jaded stagnant mundane tedious dreary monotonous dull lifeless humdrum wearisome bland

Synonyms by register

Formal

uninterested disinterested weary jaded

Informal

fed up sick of over it done with zapped

Literary

ennui tedium lassitude

Antonyms

interested excited engaged enthusiastic stimulated captivated amused

Common collocations

  • bored to tears
  • bored to death
  • bored out of my mind
  • bored stiff
  • bored and restless
  • bored with life
  • bored at work

Word family

noun boredom
adjective bored
adverb boredly

Usage note

While 'bored' describes a state of being, 'boring' describes something that causes boredom. Avoid using 'bored' to mean 'uninterested' in a formal context, as 'disinterested' is preferred.

Example sentences

  1. I was so bored during the lecture that I fell asleep.
  2. She wasn't interested in the game and was bored the whole time.
  3. When I have nothing to do, I get bored easily.
  4. The movie was so boring that I wanted to leave.
  5. He was bored with his job and wanted to quit.

Quotes

  • A bore is someone who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company. - Oscar Wilde
  • The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. - Dorothy Parker
  • The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom. - Arthur Schopenhauer

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