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US
/ˈbɑðɝsəm/
]
[ UK /bˈɒðəsˌʌm/ ]
[ UK /bˈɒðəsˌʌm/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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causing irritation or annoyance
swarms of pestering gnats
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
a pesky mosquito
a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
nettlesome paperwork
a vexatious child
found it galling to have to ask permission
a plaguey newfangled safety catch
an irritating delay
How To Use bothersome In A Sentence
- That's an extreme view, but things have undoubtedly become more bothersome for the trade.
- Most bothersome is during this week of Kanye, Serena and Wilson with virtually every news site asking are we rude/have we lost our civility, is that people from the stature of James Carville to presumably educated people writing comments, are ranting, raving and name calling. Carville takes aim at latest tell-all on Bush
- For severe cases, the prescription nasal spray ipratropium (Atrovent) may help, though it can cause bothersome side effects including headache; nasal dryness, irritation or bleeding; and sore throat. Q&A: What's causing my post-dinner runny nose?
- It is also an invitation to all those bothersome insect pests, which bite and annoy us, to join in on the activities.
- To make things even more complicated, there's the bothersome business of fuel consumption and reliability.
- Especially a scenario made all the more bothersome by the strange imposition of the exclusive use of a solitary word.
- It is only when the film quiets down that some minor hiss is audible but it is hardly bothersome.
- Other problems that could be bothersome include mildew, leaf spot, and bacterial blight.
- Then I was stricken by one of those pre-emptive wake-ups that are usually so bothersome.
- Yes, it was bothersome but nothing to fret over too much.