as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
got all hot and bothered by his brother's constant unsolicited advice
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as in worried
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
I am never going to get this work done if people don't stop wandering into the room and bothering me
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as in irritated
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it bothers me when obviously sick people go to movies and spend the whole time coughing and sneezing
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as in feared
to experience concern or anxiety
just get the basic concept right and don't bother about the details
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the boss's cryptic message about changes to the company bothered me
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Recent Examples of bothered
Matthew Wilson, Orange County Register, 21 July 2024
Devin is completely unbothered, which makes Aaron Erb even more bothered.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 July 2024
Jack Magruder, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But after watching him wreck opposing offensive lines up close, Riley didn’t seem bothered by that.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Ronald Reagan must be turning over in his grave at the fact that Democrats seem more bothered than Republicans by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
—Matthew Wilson, Orange County Register, 21 July 2024
Devin is completely unbothered, which makes Aaron Erb even more bothered.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 July 2024
Verb
Quarterback Justin Herbert has played well since recovering from a high ankle sprain that bothered him the first month of the season, when the Chargers opened with losses to the Chiefs and Pittsburgh.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But after watching him wreck opposing offensive lines up close, Riley didn’t seem bothered by that.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Oilers were annoyed to drop those games — defeats that came in different yet crushing ways.Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Confused and annoyed, he’s taken to Colonel Watson Smith (Anthony Howell) to justify his allegiance.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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But that hasn't worried Republicans, who will have a 53-47 majority in the Senate next year.Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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But speeding up permitting could be met with opposition from groups worried about environmental impacts, public safety, health and other issues raised by some industries.Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nguyen said the police officer appeared to become irritated when Vu made the be-quiet gesture with his finger.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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While many said they were disturbed by the brutal shooting, others reacted with indifference, or in some cases schadenfreude.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The publication disturbed some Jewish students, according to the Post.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Will the Bengals' defense finally back up Joe Burrow and company to get a win, or will the Cowboys keep their postseason hopes alive with an upset win in primetime?Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now the Eras Tour is ending, many are understandably upset that this sense of camaraderie is coming to a close.Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Russia, distracted by its war in Ukraine, failed to provide back-up.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In any case, we will not be distracted, delayed or deterred in our efforts to obtain a new trial for Danny Masterson.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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The result is apparent — exasperated voters casting ballots out of frustration, or not casting them at all.Derrick Johnson, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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The series followed an introverted boy genius (Muniz), his exasperated mother (Kaczmarek), and devoted father (Cranston) through all manner of wild gags and misbegotten schemes.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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The families have spoken about being repeatedly threatened and harassed by Jones’ viewers and others who believe his claims.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As is tradition with this kind of hate movement, the studio was inundated with emails, and their community manager was ceaselessly harassed both online and off.Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Bothered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothered. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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