sound bored

Frequency: 7.8130.4 per million words

Indicates boredom through the tone of voice.

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Examples (10)

  • He tried not to sound bored when his boss was explaining the new policy.
  • From your tone, you sound bored with this conversation.
  • Even when he's excited, his deep voice can make him sound bored.
  • She sounded so bored on the phone that I cut the call short.
  • "Do I sound bored?" he asked, trying to inject some enthusiasm into his voice.
  • You're going to sound bored in the interview if you don't show more interest.
  • The students started to sound bored after the first hour of the lecture.
  • I hope I don't sound bored; I'm just very tired today.
  • The automated announcer always sounds completely bored and robotic.
  • Despite her polite words, she sounded thoroughly bored by the presentation.