as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
got all hot and bothered by his brother's constant unsolicited advice
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as in worried
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
I am never going to get this work done if people don't stop wandering into the room and bothering me
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as in irritated
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it bothers me when obviously sick people go to movies and spend the whole time coughing and sneezing
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as in feared
to experience concern or anxiety
just get the basic concept right and don't bother about the details
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the boss's cryptic message about changes to the company bothered me
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Recent Examples of bothered
Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
So what exactly got the studio so hot and bothered?
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Alvarez, a 21-year-old who will graduate from the University of Kansas this spring, came out as trans 6 years ago, and says the average Kansan has never bothered him about his gender.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Van Edwards was recently excited to interview a job candidate only to encounter the person’s resting bothered face throughout the conversation.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
So what exactly got the studio so hot and bothered?
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Given their locations, having a Chinese company operating them has long bothered the United States.
—Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Alvarez, a 21-year-old who will graduate from the University of Kansas this spring, came out as trans 6 years ago, and says the average Kansan has never bothered him about his gender.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bothered
Adjective
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Trump remains annoyed, and Starmer is bracing to see whether the president’s anger has an impact on trans-Atlantic ties and trade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Messi quickly got up and didn’t appear to be injured, but was visibly annoyed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Many small business owners have been worried about having to file individual lawsuits to get their refunds because lawyers have suggested that might be the case.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of the user, neighbors worried about the impacts of any industrial development to the nearby neighborhoods, city infrastructure, utility bills and schools within miles of the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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For a long time your political cartoons published in the editorial pages have irritated me.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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The song, which reclaims a derogatory term for Venezuelan female migrants, was interpreted as defiant and irritated the Venezuelan president, then facing widespread reports of electoral fraud.—
Leonor C. Suárez,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2026
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Rinehart’s comments alarmed some AP journalists.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has alarmed the international community, particularly as the area is one where other militant organizations, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, still have a presence and have been trying to resurface.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Frogs made enough big shots in the final minutes to prevent another upset.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, other kids of the same age range might be more upset by the violence and harsh realities of nature—especially the ruthless and brutal of hierarchy of nature during the dinosaur years.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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The hornets are extremely aggressive when the nest is disturbed.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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The executions had shaken many Manbij residents, but others—disturbed by the crime and disorder—were grateful that someone was finally willing to take a stand.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Underwood went on The Bachelor as a straight man, made a connection with Randolph, broke up with her, bugged her car, and then was hit with a restraining order.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Ladinig says Pierre Haobsh bugged Henry Han's computer with a spyware app called a keylogger.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The board adds its input, then shares a version with the individuals concerned.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his years of development, Connor Hines was concerned that nobody was even going to notice his passion project.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Bothered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothered. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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