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bored stiff

bore stiff
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bawr, bohr stif]
    • /bɔr, boʊr stɪf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bawr, bohr stif]
    • /bɔr, boʊr stɪf/

Definition of bored stiff words

  • adjective bored stiff very bored 1

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Parts of speech for Bored stiff

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bored stiff popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for bored stiff

adj bored stiff

  • disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
  • uninvolved — very intricate or complex: an involved reply.
  • weary — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
  • listless — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
  • unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.

Antonyms for bored stiff

adj bored stiff

  • interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
  • lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
  • concerned — If you are concerned to do something, you want to do it because you think it is important.
  • involved — very intricate or complex: an involved reply.
  • caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.

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