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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bothersome
Adjective
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Scam texts are annoying for everyone.
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Others have blamed everything from feminism and long work commutes to annoying kiddy car seats.
Adjective
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If this World Cup has been trying for Iran, it’s been frustrating for Belgium, which hasn’t scored a goal of its own.
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The Netherlands are coming off a frustrating 2-2 draw against Japan and desperately need a win to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Adjective
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Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
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The hypoallergenic face serum is free from potentially irritating ingredients, such as parabens and synthetic fragrances, too.
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That normalization may be the most disturbing aspect of all.
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Although the project is unlikely to affect Jackson’s popularity much, some of the revelations uncovered during the investigation are disturbing.
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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothersome. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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