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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For Eliminating Food Smells Many of us have experienced the bothersome odor of lingering food smells after cooking a homemade meal.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Hot flashes and night sweats — often referred to as vasomotor symptoms — can range from mildly bothersome to significantly disruptive.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
To further prevent an infestation from becoming bothersome, reducing moisture around your outdoor spaces is essential.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
This year the squeeze is particularly bothersome because the Legislature’s budget advisor, Gabe Petek, and Department of Finance officials are both warning that the state faces large and growing budget deficits after Newsom departs.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Hot flashes and night sweats — often referred to as vasomotor symptoms — can range from mildly bothersome to significantly disruptive.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
To further prevent an infestation from becoming bothersome, reducing moisture around your outdoor spaces is essential.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
This year the squeeze is particularly bothersome because the Legislature’s budget advisor, Gabe Petek, and Department of Finance officials are both warning that the state faces large and growing budget deficits after Newsom departs.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bothersome. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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bothersome
adjective
both·er·some
ˈbät͟h-ər-səm 
: causing bother
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