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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Yes, at times, peer influence crosses the line from bothersome to dangerous. Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025 Schaffer even proposes trying travel-size products to find the right one that’s not too thick or bothersome to apply. Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025 While aluminum can be bothersome to sensitive skin, its inclusion here (aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly) helps significantly reduce both moisture and odor. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025 Your healthcare provider may recommend treatment if your menopause symptoms are bothersome. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bothersome

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Sep. 2025.

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bothersome

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

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