bothersome

adjective

both·​er·​some ˈbä-t͟hər-səm 

: causing bother : vexing

Synonyms of bothersome

• annoying
• frustrating
• irritating
• disturbing

Examples of bothersome in a Sentence

a bothersome habit of dropping trash on the floor right next to the garbage can

Recent Examples on the Web

Treatment depends on the person Systemic menopausal hormone therapy — treatment that delivers hormones throughout the body — can relieve bothersome hot flashes and night sweats and help prevent bone loss and fractures. — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

Mild prolapse that is not bothersome may not require treatment. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Oct. 2026

The police, in Shawn’s mind, were much like the class monitors at school, charged with resolving any bothersome or unusual situation. — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Noise Foot spas aren’t particularly noisy, but be aware that a lot of white noise can be bothersome. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bothersome

adjective

both·​er·​some ˈbät͟h-ər-səm 

: causing bother