botheration

noun

ˌbä-t͟hə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce botheration (audio)
Definition of botherationnext
1
as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another if I'm to get any work done, this incessant botheration has to stop

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2
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts my life at that point seemed destined to be one endless botheration

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3
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation I hope that during my visit my special dietary needs won't be a botheration

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for botheration
  1. frustration
  2. headache
  3. irritation
  4. nuisance
  5. disturbance
  6. exasperation
  7. worry
  8. annoyance
Noun
  • As Venus and Mars clash, avoid taking frustration out on colleagues.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • While frustration has mounted in recent years with Boston’s lack of big moves, reduced payroll and having missed the postseason in five of the last six seasons, the wheels are turning toward contention.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • Symptoms linked to the mystery disease include fever, headaches, coughing and anemia, raising concerns about the Congo's limited medical infrastructure.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That was until a throbbing headache set in, said Covert, 18.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of headache
Noun
  • Its nourishing, moisturizing formula designed for sensitive skin instantly and noticeably hydrated our skin without any irritation.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The symptoms, which included breathing difficulties, eye irritation and nosebleeds, were traced to high levels of formaldehyde.
    Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of irritation
Noun
  • The agency also warned of minor nuisance flooding in those areas.
    Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
  • The state public nuisance statute could come into play down the line.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • New data gathered by Winstons Beds, which aggregates information from a variety of different noise sources, assigned each state in the U.S. a noise score, revealing which states have the most background disturbances.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Topline Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy was arrested at his Los Angeles home and booked for domestic violence this week after police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance, the Burbank Police Department confirmed Thursday.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • During the early breakfast routine, where Wallace emphasizes invention over personal interaction, Gromit reveals subtle exasperation.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's support of her partner last season brought a flood of media attention—much to the exasperation of some football fans.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of exasperation
Noun
  • In fact, our primary worry on this front is less about workers staying in their roles longer and more about declining immigration, which has been a source of economic strength in recent years.
    Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Pentagon officials tried and failed to block the deal at the time, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, which cited worries that AMD had transferred crucial know-how that could aid China’s military and domestic semiconductor ambitions.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Certain annoyances that seemed manageable a couple months ago could very well be snowballing now.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
  • There are annoyances that are associated with activity.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of annoyance
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