ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bothersome

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɔðəsəm/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Bothersome is an adjective meaning Causing trouble, annoyance, inconvenience, irritation, or perplexity.

Meaning

Causing trouble, annoyance, inconvenience, irritation, or perplexity.

Example Sentences

bothersome detail
The mosquito bites were bothersome.
She found his questions increasingly bothersome.

Synonyms for bothersome

Depending on context, synonyms include troublesome, annoying, inconveniencing, irritating, perplexing, vexatious.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nettlesome, annoying, vexatious, plaguy, pesky, vexing.

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