bothersome

adjective

both·​er·​some ˈbä-t͟hər-səm How to pronounce bothersome (audio)
: 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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Let a medical professional know if your baby’s acne seems painful or bothersome to them. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025 What should be more bothersome to Packer Nation is how LaFleur’s team performed against the NFC’s elite. Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 But excessive meowing can be bothersome to owners and some behaviors may hint at an underlying condition. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 Cedar pollen can also be especially bothersome for individuals new to Central Texas. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bothersome

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bothersome was in 1817

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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bothersome. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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bothersome

adjective
both·​er·​some ˈbät͟h-ər-səm How to pronounce bothersome (audio)
: causing bother

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