bothersome
pronunciation
How to pronounce bothersome in British English:
UK [ˈbɒðəsəm]
How to pronounce bothersome in American English:
US [ˈbɑːðərsəm]
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- Adjective:
- causing irritation or annoyance
Word Origin
- bothersome (adj.)
- 1817, from bother + -some (1).
Example
- 1. There is also a less bothersome explanation for ceo pay that is based on superstar economics .
- 2. In the past month , egyptian courts have issued two rulings that , while restricted in scope , should ease some bothersome strictures .
- 3. Hyperhidrosis is excessive or bothersome sweating while being physically active .
- 4. He had never understood why people should worry about all these bothersome foreign affairs .
- 5. An obtuse , boring , or bothersome person ; a pest .