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
The Briton has also switched to a platform serve, meaning he stands with his feet slightly wider to allow a smoother transfer of weight, in an attempt to alleviate pressure on the bothersome bruised humerus.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Still, it’s bothersome that a world-famous abuser was among the cohort who’ve been misreading and misrepresenting Nabokov’s “love affair with the English language” since its release.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
A swarm of bothersome flies buzzed in front of his face and landed on the tips of his ears, on his cheeks, on his shins, on his elbows.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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