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

Menopausal hot flashes and night sweats disproportionately impact women of color, with Black and Hispanic women experiencing more frequent and bothersome hot flashes due to menopause. — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

While keeping up with removal can be bothersome, lovebugs are beneficial. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

What makes this emptiness more bothersome is the cavalier way Wingard wields the imagery of rogue, militarized killers wreaking havoc on the American landscape. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bothersome

adjective

both·​er·​some ˈbät͟h-ər-səm 

: causing bother