bored
Craving any stimulation
Bored describes a state of restless dissatisfaction from lack of interest or stimulation.
You might be bored with a tedious lecture, bored by small talk, or simply bored because nothing is happening: I'm so bored I could scream.
The adverb stiff intensifies it: bored stiff.
Boredom often prompts seeking distraction or mischief.
Lacking curiosity or concern
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
nonchalant · blasé · detached · aloof · insouciant · lukewarm · impassive · uncaring
Lacking energy or enthusiasm
- listlessnessAbsence of energy, enthusiasm
- languorWeary, dreamy fatigue
- lassitudeState of weary indifference
- lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
malaise · doldrums · torpor · aimless · spiritless · purposeless · stagnant · empty
Tiresome lack of change
- dullnessLack of stimulation
- humdrumLacking variety or excitement
- samenessState of being identical
- repetitiveMarked by recurrence
unexciting · mind-numbing · unstimulating · dreary · tedious · stale · uninspired · uneventful
Restlessly eager or nervous
- fidgetyNervously unable to settle
- restlessUnable to be still
- impatientUnwilling to wait
- agitatedEmotionally disturbed, restless
jittery · squirming · irritable · frustrated · eager · itching · waiting · distracted
Lacking energy, needing rest
- fatiguedDrained of energy
- exhaustedUtterly depleted of energy
- drainedEmptied of resources
- worn-outDepleted through overuse
spent · fed up · over it · jaded · world-weary · had enough · saturated · oversaturated
Unable to concentrate
- inattentiveNot paying attention
- zoned outMentally checked out
- daydreamingIdle mental wandering
- unfocusedWithout clear direction
absent-minded · tuned out · spacing out · glazed · drifting · checked out · withdrawn · uninvolved
uninterested
Lacking curiosity or concern
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
dispassionate · nonchalant · blasé · detached · aloof · insouciant · lukewarm · impassive · uncaring · disinterested
listless
Lacking energy or enthusiasm
- listlessnessAbsence of energy, enthusiasm
- languorWeary, dreamy fatigue
- lassitudeState of weary indifference
lethargy · malaise · doldrums · torpor · aimless · spiritless · purposeless · stagnant · empty · hollow
monotony
Tiresome lack of change
repetitive · unexciting · mind-numbing · unstimulating · dreary · tedious · stale · uninspired · uneventful · unvarying
antsy
Restlessly eager or nervous
agitated · jittery · squirming · irritable · frustrated · eager · itching · waiting · distracted · edgy
tired
Lacking energy, needing rest
worn-out · spent · fed up · over it · jaded · world-weary · had enough · saturated · oversaturated
distracted
Unable to concentrate
- inattentiveNot paying attention
- zoned outMentally checked out
- daydreamingIdle mental wandering
unfocused · absent-minded · tuned out · spacing out · glazed · drifting · checked out · withdrawn · uninvolved · blank
boredfascinated
Intensely absorbed and curious
engrossed · absorbed · captivated · enthralled · rapt
boredexcited
Eagerly anticipating something
thrilled · entertained · exhilarated · delighted · stimulated
- full boreMaximum effort or capacity
- bored stiffExtremely uninterested and restless
- bored to tearsUtterly without interest
- being boredState of disinterest
- was boredExperienced dull disinterest
- be boredExperience mental tedium