Pronunciation

/bɔr/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A person who causes boredom or tedium due to their dullness or lack of interest. 2. An activity or experience that is uninteresting or tedious. 3. (informal) A gun or firearm.
• Verb: To cause boredom or be uninteresting to someone. “The lecture bored the audience.”
• Adjective: Characterized by or causing boredom; tedious. “A bore of a story”

Phrases

• “Boredom sets in” indicates a loss of interest or excitement.
• “She’s such a bore at parties” expresses disapproval of someone’s dull personality.
• “Avoiding the bore” means steering clear of someone or something uninteresting.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The party was filled with conversation, but the host was a real bore.”
• Verb: “Listening to her ramble on about her vacation was a bore.”
• Adjective: “The bore of his speech made it hard for people to stay focused.”

Synonyms

• Tedious
• Dull
• Monotonous
• Unengaging
• Bland

Antonyms

• Engaging
• Exciting
• Entertaining
• Lively
• Stimulating