bothersome
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for bothersome, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Causing annoyance, trouble, or inconvenience.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Formed from "bother" plus the suffix "-some," meaning "tending to cause."
Full origin of bothersome →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.
