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Definition of bothered

bothered

/ˈbɑː.ðɚd/
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• adjective

1

Feeling slightly annoyed, worried, or upset about something.

Example

"He seemed deeply bothered by the unexpected change in the project schedule."

2

Concerned about or interested in taking the effort to do something (usually used in negative contexts).

Example

"After working a twelve-hour shift, she could not be bothered to cook a full dinner."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used as a predicate adjective following a linking verb (e.g., 'she was not bothered') rather than directly before a noun. In informal British English, the phrase 'can't be bothered' is a common idiom meaning one lacks the motivation or energy to do something.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bothered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bothered
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