bothersome

BO-thuh-suhm

Bothersome (adj) means causing annoyance, trouble, or inconvenience. Example: “The bothersome fly kept landing on the picnic food.”

adj

Causing annoyance, trouble, or inconvenience.

"The bothersome fly kept landing on the picnic food."

"His constant interruptions were bothersome during the meeting."

How to Use Bothersome

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAnnoying or troublesome, often in a persistent, low-grade way rather than a serious one.

Word Forms

more bothersome comparative, most bothersome superlative

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The _____ fly kept landing on the picnic food.

Etymology

Formed from "bother" plus the suffix "-some," meaning "tending to cause."

Rhymes for bothersome

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bothersome” mean?

The word “bothersome” means causing annoyance, trouble, or inconvenience. In plain terms, annoying or troublesome, often in a persistent, low-grade way rather than a serious one.

How do you pronounce “bothersome”?

“Bothersome” is pronounced BO-thuh-suhm (/ˈbɑðɚsəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “bothersome” in a sentence?

Here is “bothersome” used in a sentence: “The bothersome fly kept landing on the picnic food.”

What part of speech is “bothersome”?

“Bothersome” is an adjective.