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boring

Pronunciation: [ˈbɔːrɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use boring in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “entertainment”

(adjective) something that is not fun, interesting, or exciting. If you feel like something is boring, it usually means it doesn’t hold your attention.

Example

The story was so boring that I fell asleep while reading it.

Example

I thought the movie would be boring, but it turned out to be really exciting.

Example

Do you think the teacher's lesson was boring today?

Context: “action”

(verb) to make someone feel uninterested or tired by what they are doing or seeing. When you are boring someone, it means they are not having any fun with you.

Example

He always finds a way to make his presentations interesting; he never bores the audience.

Example

Please don't bore your friends with too many details about the rules of the game.

Example

Are you trying to bore me with your long story?

Context: “feeling”

(noun) the state of being uninterested or feeling like there’s nothing fun to do. When someone feels a lot of boredom, they’re usually looking for something more exciting.

Example

I quickly got over my boredom when I found a new game to play.

Example

Boredom can make a long car ride feel even longer.

Example

What do you do when you feel boredom?

How to pronounce boring

Pronunciation: [ˈbɔːrɪŋ]

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