as in annoying
causing annoyance
a bothersome habit of dropping trash on the floor right next to the garbage can
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Recent Examples of bothersome
After the discovery, LAHSA notified VOA that people must receive opportunities to correct bothersome but non-threatening behavior.
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Though for some, that also brings allergies and bothersome symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
If floaters become bothersome or affect visual function, vitrectomy surgery to remove the vitreous and replace it with saline can be an option, Do said.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
United Airlines is cracking down on loud and potentially bothersome electronics.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Though for some, that also brings allergies and bothersome symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
If floaters become bothersome or affect visual function, vitrectomy surgery to remove the vitreous and replace it with saline can be an option, Do said.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
United Airlines is cracking down on loud and potentially bothersome electronics.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bothersome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bothersome
Adjective
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Sixty-three percent of Glamour readers polled think lurking is annoying and also kind of creepy.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Few things are more frustrating than a disruptive night’s sleep.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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This scenario deprives producers, sales agents, and distributors of global monetization opportunities across all types of films, while frustrating audiences who discover these titles but can’t watch them.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Driver recovery can automate what used to be an irritating manual process.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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No-see-um bites may be painful and irritating.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s something disturbing about watching these already commonplace delusions about ChatGPT — Your particular version has a soul!—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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But as dubious therapies and unsettling postcolonial rituals blur the line between wellness and manipulation, Alexa begins uncovering the disturbing forces hidden beneath the retreat’s seductive façade.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothersome. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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