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Definition of bored - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
uninterestedfeeling weary because something is uninteresting
- She was bored during the long lecture..
- He felt bored during the meeting.
- The kids were bored on the rainy day.
Expressions with bored
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extremely uninterested or tired
She was bored to death during the long meeting.
experience intense boredom
She was bored stiff waiting for the delayed flight.
extremely bored and uninterested in what is happening
She was bored out of her brains during the long lecture.
extremely bored and uninterested in the current situation
She was bored out of her mind during the long lecture.
extremely uninterested and disengaged from surroundings
She was bored stiff during the long lecture.
feeling intense boredom and frustration
He was bored to tears waiting for the delayed flight.
feeling extremely bored and uninterested
She was bored out of her brain during the lecture.
so bored that one becomes restless or agitated
He was bored to distraction waiting for the delayed flight.
feel uninterested because of lack of stimulation or activity
I was so bored during the lecture that I almost fell asleep..
lose interest or become tired of something
I usually get bored after watching TV for an hour.
feel extremely bored
I was bored to death during the lecture..
feel extremely bored
I was bored to tears during the lecture.
extremely bored and uninterested in surroundings
I was bored out of my tree during the long lecture.
Origin of bored
French, ennui (boredom)
Terms with bored included in their meaning
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emotion
become bored or impatient with something
mental engagement
make someone think about something so they are not bored
entertainment
make sure someone is entertained or not bored
bored
with mouth open showing boredom or sleepiness
emotion
extremely bored or scared
extreme boredom
make someone extremely bored
extreme boredom
make someone extremely bored
annoyed feeling
bored or fed up with a situation
emotion
makes people feel sad, bored, or hopeless
dissatisfaction
bored, impatient, or dissatisfied
boredom
bored to the point of weariness
extreme boredom
make someone extremely bored
behavior
cause someone to lose interest or become bored
extreme boredom
make someone extremely bored
extreme boredom
make someone extremely bored
feelings
make someone feel extremely bored or uninterested
lose interest
become tired or bored with something over time
boredom
feeling of being bored or uninterested
boredom
be idle or bored
boredom
be bored or idle with nothing to do
mental fatigue
mentally tired or bored from prolonged activity
emotion tiredness
feeling tired or bored because of too much of something
bored
having lost interest or excitement
proverb
when people are bored, they may do bad things
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- French:ennuyé, ...
- German:gelangweilt, ...
- Italian:annoiata, ...
- Spanish:aburrida, ...
- Portuguese:entediada, ...
- Chinese:无聊, ...
- Japanese:退屈した, ...
- Arabic:مَلُول, ...
- Hebrew:מְשׁוּעֲמָם, ...
- Russian:скучающий, ...
- Ukrainian:нудьгуючий, ...
- Hindi:ऊबा हुआ, ...
Definition of bore - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
boredomtr. cause someone to feel uninterested or tiredtr.
- The lecture bored the students.
2.
drillingtr./intr. make a hole using a tooltr./intr.
- He bored a hole in the wall.
3.
enlargingtr. TECH. increase the diameter of a holetr. TECH.
- The machine bored the pipe to a larger size.
4.
movementintr. push forward with effortintr.
- The athlete bored through the crowd.
5.
intense gazetr. UK stare intensely at someonetr. UK
- Her eyes bored into him.
Adjective
- The lecture was so bore that many students fell asleep.
Noun
1.
- His speech was such a bore that many left early..
2.
constructionhole made by drilling or cutting
- The bore in the wall was perfectly round.
3.
firearmsTECH. the inside of a gun barrelTECH.
- The rifle's bore was clean and shiny.
4.
geographyTECH. UK large tidal wave in a riverTECH. UK
- The bore surged up the river with great force.
Images of bore
hole made by drilling or cutting 
the inside of a gun barrel
Expressions with bore
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extremely dull and uninteresting person or thing
The lecture was a crashing bore, putting everyone to sleep..
make someone extremely bored or uninterested
The lecture bored me witless.
make someone extremely bored
The lecture bored the students to death.
make someone extremely bored
The lecture on ancient grains bore me to tears.
make someone extremely bored
The lecture on ancient pottery bore the pants off the students.
make someone extremely bored
The lecture on ancient pottery bored the students rigid.
make someone extremely bored
The lecture on ancient pottery bored me silly.
make someone feel extremely bored or uninterested
That lecture would bore the students stiff.
make someone extremely bored
The lecture on ancient grains bored the students witless.
cause someone to feel uninterested or tired
The lecture will be a bore if it lacks visuals.
situation lacking excitement or interest
The lecture was a bore draw, and many students fell asleep.
expresses disappointment about something uninteresting
What a bore, this lecture is never-ending!
make a path by pushing or cutting through something
The mole bored its way through the soil.
thoroughgoing, complete, or total in nature
The project was a full-bore success.
minimalism can be dull or uninteresting
In this art gallery, less is a bore.
make a narrow opening completely across something solid by steady pressure
They used a sharp bit to bore through the thick wooden door.
considered insignificant or trivial
His concerns were dismissed as small-bore issues.
inside width of an engine cylinder where the piston moves
The mechanic measured the cylinder bore to check for excessive wear.
shotgun with a bore diameter for 12 lead balls per pound
He went hunting with his 12-bore.
device removing gases from a gun barrel
The tank's bore evacuator efficiently cleared the barrel after firing.
having a wide inside diameter or opening
The doctor used a large-bore needle for the procedure.
wave formed by incoming tide in an estuary
The tidal bore surged up the river.
used to say something is extremely boring and unpleasant
Another long meeting? It's a frightful bore!
Origin of bore
Old English, borian (to bore)
Examples of bore in a sentence
The movie bored me halfway through. The workers bored through the rock to lay the pipes. She bored a small hole to hang the picture. The drill bored into the wooden plank effortlessly. Engineers bored the tunnel through the mountain. She bored through the dense forest.
The ship bored through the icy waters. The stranger bored his eyes into mine. She bored into the witness with a cold stare. The movie was so bore that I left halfway through. His speech was incredibly bore and uninspiring. The lecture turned out to be a bore, and I struggled to stay awake. Everyone agreed that the long meeting was a bore. The engineer examined the bore for defects. A bore was drilled to access the underground reservoir. He inspected the bore for any signs of damage. The bore must be regularly cleaned to ensure accuracy. The bore created a spectacle for the onlookers. Surfers eagerly awaited the bore's arrival.
View all translations of bore
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:ennuyer, ennuyeux, ...
- German:langweilen, langweilig, ...
- Italian:annoiare, noioso, ...
- Spanish:aburrir, aburrido, ...
- Portuguese:aborrecer, chato, ...
- Chinese:使厌烦, 无聊, ...
- Japanese:退屈させる, 退屈な, ...
- Arabic:أمل, مُمِل, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁעֲמֵם, מְשַׁעֲמֵם, ...
- Russian:наскучить, скучный, ...
- Ukrainian:набридати, нудний, ...
- Hindi:उबाना, उबाऊ, ...
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