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bothersome

/ˈbɑː.ðɚ.səm/
both · er · some
Adverb:bothersomely
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bothersome Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Causing annoyance, inconvenience, or mild distress.

Example

"The software update fixed several bothersome bugs that had been slowing down the system."

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• Nearby Words

bother
botheration
bothered
bothersome
boti
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botia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the English verb 'bother' (probably of Anglo-Irish origin) combined with the Old English suffix '-some' (meaning tending to or causing).

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