bothersome

[ both-er-suhm ]

adjective

1. causing annoyance or worry; troublesome.

   Synonyms: galling, vexatious, irksome, irritating, annoying

bothersome

/ ˈbɒðəsəm /

adjective

1. causing bother; troublesome

Word History and Origins

Origin of bothersome¹

First recorded in 1825–35; bother + -some ¹

Example Sentences

“When they weren’t having success, I would say it was certainly less bothersome,” Kennedy said.

From Los Angeles Times

In finding the craggy humanity in the carpenter from Newcastle upon Tyne, who is treated like a bothersome statistic by the British bureaucracy after suffering a serious heart attack that prevents him from going back to work, Jones’ performance sent a strong political message to the powers-that-be about the state of public assistance.

From Los Angeles Times

That means less worker turnover, which is a bothersome expense.

From Los Angeles Times

To say that all the above information is upsetting for job seekers would be akin to saying that the meteor from 66 million years ago was bothersome for the dinosaurs.

From Salon

In the meantime, Kershaw has no choice but to wait for his toe to feel better — hopeful that his latest bothersome body part doesn’t sideline him for a postseason push.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aggravating
• annoying
• distressing
• disturbing
• inconvenient
• irritating
• troublesome
• vexing