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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The Timberwolves limped into this series with Anthony Edwards nursing a knee injury, Naz Reid dealing with a bad shoulder and Ayo Dosunmu keeping an eye on his bothersome right calf.
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Hang Clothes to Dry Drying racks are convenient to have but often bothersome to store when they’re not being used.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
After the discovery, LAHSA notified VOA that people must receive opportunities to correct bothersome but non-threatening behavior.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Though for some, that also brings allergies and bothersome symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Hang Clothes to Dry Drying racks are convenient to have but often bothersome to store when they’re not being used.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
After the discovery, LAHSA notified VOA that people must receive opportunities to correct bothersome but non-threatening behavior.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Though for some, that also brings allergies and bothersome symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bothersome
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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bothersome. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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bothersome
adjective
both·er·some
ˈbät͟h-ər-səm 
: causing bother
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