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
The Timberwolves limped into this series with Anthony Edwards nursing a knee injury, Naz Reid dealing with a bad shoulder and Ayo Dosunmu keeping an eye on his bothersome right calf.
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Hang Clothes to Dry Drying racks are convenient to have but often bothersome to store when they’re not being used.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
After the discovery, LAHSA notified VOA that people must receive opportunities to correct bothersome but non-threatening behavior.
—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
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Hang Clothes to Dry Drying racks are convenient to have but often bothersome to store when they’re not being used.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
After the discovery, LAHSA notified VOA that people must receive opportunities to correct bothersome but non-threatening behavior.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bothersome
Adjective
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That particularly could be annoying to Uruguay supporters, given Messi’s stature in the sport overall and in particular with defending champion Argentina, La Celeste’s biggest rival.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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It’s widely considered rude and annoying when people cluster by the train doors if there are more people on the platform attempting to get on.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Norwegian Epic is awkward, distinctive and sometimes frustrating.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The cancellation was frustrating enough, but this comes across as incredibly dismissive of the fans who support your career.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The post carried neither hereditary title nor extraordinary fortune, and yet it was regarded with a degree of respect that many noble families found faintly irritating.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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And compared with stronger anti-aging ingredients like retinoids or chemical exfoliants, copper peptides are generally considered less irritating and are often well-tolerated by sensitive skin.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s another, more disturbing chapter in the book about Jack Webb, the star of Dragnet.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Chestnut said the most disturbing part is that scammers were trying to take advantage of families in a vulnerable moment.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothersome. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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