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very bored vs very boring

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and usages. 'Very bored' describes a person feeling uninterested or lacking engagement, while 'very boring' describes something that causes boredom or lack of interest. They are not interchangeable as they convey different ideas.
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very bored

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a person who is feeling uninterested or lacking engagement.

Use 'very bored' to describe a person who is feeling uninterested or lacking engagement in a particular situation or activity.

Examples:

  • I'm very bored at this meeting.
  • She looked very bored during the lecture.
  • May 29, 2022 ... I am very bored. I am so bored. That is why I wrote this: I wanted to open my window and scream but I know I can't do that, so instead I ...
  • Jan 6, 2024 ... Boss tier list because i was very, very bored. Fluff. r/bloodborne - Boss tier ...
  • I am very bored · Yo-Yo Tricks · TheFonk (Elijah) October 28, 2023, 3:46am 1. Tell me some yoyo tricks to try to learn and I will learn them and try to post ...
  • 4 days ago ... Was very bored in the office today. REMAKE. Quick doodles idk thought ... r ...
  • Feb 7, 2019 ... My girlfriend has been very bored of me and everything we do. What should I do? I'm going to have to assume that she told you this herself.
  • Dec 31, 2023 ... Back with more outfits (was very bored) · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Jun 14, 2018 ... "I'm sorry, I'm very bored at this concert." Translation: Lo siento, yo estoy muy aburrido en este concierto. Surprising is the algorithm ...
  • Mar 9, 2015 ... My son is very bored in school. What other options does he have? All related (41).
  • Sep 29, 2015 ... My Father is stroke survivor and now is very bored because he can't do as much. Any suggestions? Follow. Unfollow. Share. X. Share with friends.
  • Jan 12, 2024 ... Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge: Avoid - or be bored. Very bored. - See 1911 traveler reviews, 2079 candid photos, and great deals for ...

Alternatives:

  • extremely bored
  • incredibly bored
  • terribly bored
  • utterly bored
  • completely bored

very boring

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that causes boredom or lacks interest.

Use 'very boring' to describe something that causes boredom or lacks interest, such as a movie, book, or activity.

Examples:

  • The movie was very boring.
  • The lecture was very boring.
  • very boring: crossword clues. Matching Answer. Confidence. BLAH. 60%. DRAB. 60%. DRY. 60%. SLOW. 60%. SAME. 60%. DRAGS. 60%. AUGER. 41%. RUT. 20%. HOHUM.
  • Nov 1, 2021 ... The movie was in fact very boring . But I stayed interested because the set design and the intriguing nature of it . I could never rewatch it ...
  • Jun 12, 2016 ... My husband is very boring and specially when we as individuals have ... I have told him that he is very boring but he can't change himself.
  • May 23, 2024 ... Only for me or meta is very boring? Discussion. After Drill and bomber nerf I see GIANT decks everytime.Giant Night witch, Giant Graveyard ...
  • Oct 27, 2017 ... Someone may consider you very boring, while another will not. Don't be upset by this, because you can't be everything to everybody. For ...
  • Jan 19, 2014 ... Early campaign so very boring..... Kerba Fett. By Kerba Fett January 19, 2014 in KSP1 Discussion.
  • The Very Boring Group is for people who want to see more drab, boring or uninteresting posts in their news feed. The Boring Overlord dictates what is...
  • Very boring is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 3 times. There are related clues (shown below). Referring crossword puzzle answers. BLAH · TEDIOUS ...
  • A Very Boring Book Announcement + Weekly Update Hey! Weekly Update time. I'm going to say hang out till the end. We've got a very fun announcement at the ...

Alternatives:

  • extremely boring
  • incredibly boring
  • terribly boring
  • utterly boring
  • completely boring

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