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

The Clippers did have to manage Mathurin’s bothersome toe in March, holding him out for four games in the middle of the month. — William Guillory, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

But rather than the satisfying sound of arrow meeting deer, Kontras heard a loud, bothersome clank. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Cleaning expert Valentina Rios cautions that spilled poultry or meat juice can be particularly bothersome. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

The ongoing sagas of Getz and Hoyer, two executives who got their jobs the old-school Chicago way — with no bothersome hiring searches conducted by their bosses — are ones that continue to fascinate me. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bothersome

adjective

both·​er·​some ˈbät͟h-ər-səm 

: causing bother