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bothersome

American  
[both-er-suhm] / ˈbɒð ər səm /

adjective

  1. causing annoyance or worry; troublesome.

    Synonyms:
    galling, vexatious, irksome, irritating, annoying
bothersome British  
/ ˈbɒðəsəm /

adjective

  1. causing bother; troublesome

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Etymology

Origin of bothersome

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

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