Bored and Startled

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Bored adjective - Having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted.

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Startled is an antonym for bored.

Nearby Words: bore, boring, boredom

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.

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Bored is an antonym for startled.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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