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View synonyms for bothersome

bothersome

[ both-er-suhm ]

adjective

  1. causing annoyance or worry; troublesome.

    Synonyms: galling, vexatious, irksome, irritating, annoying



bothersome

/ ˈbɒðəsəm /

adjective

  1. causing bother; troublesome
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bothersome1

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

“When they weren’t having success, I would say it was certainly less bothersome,” Kennedy said.

That means less worker turnover, which is a bothersome expense.

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

In the meantime, Kershaw has no choice but to wait for his toe to feel better — hopeful that his latest bothersome body part doesn’t sideline him for a postseason push.

What does that say about pop culture that that is so bothersome to you?

From BBC

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