bothersome
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bothersome
Example Sentences
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"For some people, the noise is constant and bothersome, interfering with their productivity and quality of life," Price said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
Not a day goes by that I don’t read a headline that trumpets the shortage of estrogen patches, which are used to treat the bothersome symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
His unwavering execution, in seasons he threw 200-plus innings or those in which he battled increasingly persistent injuries to his back, shoulder and even a bothersome left big toe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2025
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 ● Jul. 28, 2024
There is something about Tara’s behavior that Celia finds bothersome.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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