bothersome

adjective

both·​er·​some ˈbä-t͟hər-səm How to pronounce bothersome (audio)
Synonyms of bothersomenext
: causing bother : vexing

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a bothersome habit of dropping trash on the floor right next to the garbage can
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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 When a bat population crashes, fewer bats are around to eat bothersome insects. — The Conversation, Fortune, 14 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 Inverter ACs are quieter overall but can be known for having a subtle but higher-pitched hum that is bothersome to some. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bothersome

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First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jul. 2026.

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bothersome

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

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