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bothered Synonyms

Another word for bothered

Choosing another word for bothered depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling slightly annoyed, worried, or upset about something.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
annoyed
troubled
Strong
upset
disturbed
perturbed
irritated
vexed
worried
agitated
unsettled

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
concerned
inclined
interested
motivated
willing
Weak
disposed

Opposites of bothered

The opposite of bothered shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unbothered
untroubled
unfazed
unperturbed
indifferent
unconcerned
apathetic
calm
See all opposites of bothered

• Nearby Words

both
bother
botheration
bothered
bothersome
boti
botia

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bothered. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bothered
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