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Examples of bothersome in a Sentence
a bothersome habit of dropping trash on the floor right next to the garbage can
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In both parts of the show, a bothersome hunt is required of visitors to find object labels too discreetly printed in black typeface against dark brown walls (a phone flashlight comes in handy).
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Mosquito bites can be bothersome and itchy, especially during warm weather months when the pesky insects are most active and your skin is most exposed.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
If the texture is bothersome, try it in smoothies, oatmeal, or other moisture-rich foods.
—Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024
Patients who are diagnosed with gastroparesis will receive treatment that is generally tailored to address the most likely cause(s) and the most bothersome symptoms, said Cash.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1817, in the meaning defined above
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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bothersome. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
bothersome
adjective
both·er·some
ˈbät͟h-ər-səm
: causing bother
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