as in annoying
causing annoyance
a bothersome habit of dropping trash on the floor right next to the garbage can
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Recent Examples of bothersome
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bothersome
Adjective
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He-Man was now a jolly, quip-ready hero, whose best friends were scaredy-cat Cringer (a green-and-yellow tiger who transformed into Battle Cat), and an annoying, hovering magician called Orko.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Why Microsoft passkeys may feel confusing at first Security upgrades can be annoying.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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No longer being completely bound to a relaxer, these four women began navigating the fun, at times frustrating, terrain of natural hair care.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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When to See a Doctor For the vast majority of new parents, dry skin is a temporary, frustrating nuisance that resolves as your hormones stabilize and your body adjusts to its new rhythm.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Again, this is very Yellowstone for Rip to have an excessively violent response to an irritating obstacle.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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This is a company that built its reputation on engineering discipline, financial caution, and an almost irritating level of consistency.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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OpenAI had previously flagged her ChatGPT conversations as having a disturbing fascination with extreme violence, and suspended her account, but reportedly the company did not notify law enforcement.—
Anat Lior,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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In an hour-and-a-half interview with the New York Times Popcast that dropped on Thursday, Rodrigo staunchly defended the dress and called the criticism disturbing.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothersome. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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