bothersome

adjective

both·er·some ˈbä-t͟hər-səm

Synonyms of bothersome

: causing bother : vexing

Examples of bothersome in a Sentence

a bothersome habit of dropping trash on the floor right next to the garbage can

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The Clippers did have to manage Mathurin’s bothersome toe in March, holding him out for four games in the middle of the month. — William Guillory, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 But rather than the satisfying sound of arrow meeting deer, Kontras heard a loud, bothersome clank. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Cleaning expert Valentina Rios cautions that spilled poultry or meat juice can be particularly bothersome. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026 The ongoing sagas of Getz and Hoyer, two executives who got their jobs the old-school Chicago way — with no bothersome hiring searches conducted by their bosses — are ones that continue to fascinate me. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bothersome

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1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bothersome was in 1817

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bothersome

adjective

both·er·some ˈbät͟h-ər-səm

: causing bother

bothersome

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Synonyms of bothersome

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