Bored stiff

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adjective

Extremely bored to the point of distraction, immobility, or inaction.

He was bored stiff during the lecture.
Visual representation of "bored stiff" - Extremely bored to the point of distraction, immobility, or inaction.

Often appears as...

  • be bored stiff
  • feel bored stiff

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Idiomatic

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Intensity

Indicates a very strong feeling of boredom, stronger than just saying 'bored'.

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After three hours of data entry, I was bored stiff.
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Informal Speech

Commonly used in casual conversation, not in formal settings.

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At family gatherings, I'm usually bored stiff with the small talk.
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Negative Emotion

Expresses a negative emotional state; use when sharing complaints or frustrations.

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I was bored stiff waiting in line at the post office for an hour.
Visual representation of the word "Bored stiff"

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