bothersome

adjective

both·er·some | \ ˈbä-t͟hər-səm

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Definition of bothersome

: causing bother : vexing

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

Recent Examples on the Web Preparing a list of your health concerns for an annual visit or writing down details about a bothersome new symptom are good starting points. — Bonnie Darves, SELF, "5 Ways to Make the Most of a Doctor’s Appointment Right Now," 22 Feb. 2021 For the most part, their presence isn’t bothersome, said Coe Magruder, an investor who recently sold his home on Woodland Drive, about 3 miles from the White House. — Katherine Clarke, WSJ, "What Happens When Kamala Harris Lives in Your Condo Complex," 21 Jan. 2021 Still, the lasting effects could mean not just bothersome symptoms for a few people but a public mental health crisis, Banks says. — Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, "COVID Can Cause Forgetfulness, Psychosis, Mania or a Stutter," 21 Jan. 2021 Despite topping out as the heaviest boot in the test, the weight felt less bothersome on our foot. — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Rubber Boots for Stomping Through Mud and Puddles," 6 Jan. 2021 Afternoon highs will top out in the low to mid 40s with a noticeable but not too bothersome northwesterly wind at around 10-15 mph. — Greg Porter, Washington Post, "PM Update: Gusty winds ease up and temperatures drop overnight.," 5 Dec. 2020 An army of Boy Scouts and other volunteers muscled out a bothersome intruder at the White River Saturday morning: invasive plants. — John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, "Volunteers seek to clear White River banks in Hamilton County of invasive plants," 9 Nov. 2020 After issuing warnings to coaches who treated their masks like bothersome accessories in Week 1, the NFL escalated the matter Monday, handing down more than $1 million worth in fines. — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, "Opinion: If 4-year-olds can wear masks, so can Jon Gruden, Sean Payton and other NFL coaches," 22 Sep. 2020 Molino recently was named runner-up to Los Angeles FC’s Bradley Wright-Phillips for MLS Comeback Player of the Year despite a bothersome hamstring injury earlier this season. — Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune, "Minnesota United spending pays off, with Kevin Molino next in line," 23 Nov. 2020

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Bothnia, Gulf of

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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bothersome. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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bothersome

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of bothersome

: causing trouble or difficulty

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bothersome

adjective

both·er·some | \ ˈbä-t͟hər-səm

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Kids Definition of bothersome

: annoying

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