Learn how to use the comparative “more bored” and superlative “most bored” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “bored”?

The comparative form of “bored” is “more bored”.

Example

Sitting in traffic is more bored than taking the scenic route.

Example

Studying for hours is more bored than watching a movie.

What is the superlative form of “bored”?

The superlative form of “bored” is “most bored”.

Example

Among all the tasks, doing laundry is the most bored I've ever been.

Example

The lecture was the most bored I've felt in a long time.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "bored" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more bored" and "most bored" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of disinterest.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Bored" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more bored”

more uninterested

Used to describe a higher level of disinterest or lack of engagement.

Example

I find reading textbooks more uninteresting than reading novels.

more tedious

Used to indicate that something is more dull or monotonous.

Example

Filing paperwork is more tedious than brainstorming ideas.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most bored”

most uninterested

Used to describe the highest level of disinterest or lack of engagement.

Example

The documentary was the most uninteresting film I've ever seen.

most tedious

Used to indicate that something is the most dull or monotonous.

Example

Data entry is the most tedious job in the office.

Using than with comparative “more bored”

When using the comparative form "more bored" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Sitting in traffic is more bored than taking the scenic route." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of boredom in "sitting in traffic" is higher than the level of boredom in "taking the scenic route."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more bored” and “most bored” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Activities

  Cleaning the house is more bored than going for a walk.

  Cleaning the house is more bored than going for a walk.

• 2. Tasks

  Doing paperwork is the most bored I've ever been.

  Doing paperwork is the most bored I've ever been.

• 3. Events

  The meeting was more bored than I anticipated.

  The meeting was more bored than I anticipated.

• 4. Classes

  The lecture was the most bored I've felt in a long time.

  The lecture was the most bored I've felt in a long time.

Related idioms and phrases

Bored to tears

Extremely bored or uninterested.

Example

The lecture was so dull, I was bored to tears.

Bored out of one's mind

Extremely bored or uninterested.

Example

I was bored out of my mind during the long wait at the airport.