as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
got all hot and bothered by his brother's constant unsolicited advice
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as in worried
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
I am never going to get this work done if people don't stop wandering into the room and bothering me
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2
as in irritated
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it bothers me when obviously sick people go to movies and spend the whole time coughing and sneezing
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as in feared
to experience concern or anxiety
just get the basic concept right and don't bother about the details
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the boss's cryptic message about changes to the company bothered me
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Recent Examples of bothered
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Everyone is hot and bothered, confused and unsure what to do next.
—Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Passengers say travel delays were expected so they weren't bothered by waiting a little longer.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
While Molloy got over the fear and terror that Colin caused, the dog didn't seem too bothered.
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Based on how the first half went, he wasn’t bothered by that ratio.
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Virginia was annoyed to see her association made public and suspected someone at Rinehart had talked to Kilgallen.—
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But that fun idea went south when Barlow became annoyed with her castmate Whitney Rose.—
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In contrast, 72% of respondents worried about the United States becoming too involved in the South American country, USA TODAY reports.—
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In contrast, 72% of respondents worried about the United States becoming too involved in the South American country.—
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The song, which reclaims a derogatory term for Venezuelan female migrants, was interpreted as defiant and irritated the Venezuelan president, then facing widespread reports of electoral fraud.—
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Other signs your skin is being irritated by a beauty product include redness or flaking.—
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These changes have left Israelis alarmed, according to the survey.—
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Don’t be alarmed when the vinegar reacts with the baking soda.—
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The Tigers, previously 0-9 all-time at Rupp Arena, took advantage of a struggling Kentucky Wildcats squad for a 73-68 upset win.—
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The automaker spent much of the year undoing decisions made by the previous CEO, Carlos Tavares, who resigned at the end of 2024, as stakeholders in the company — from dealers to union rank and file — were upset with him and unhappy with his leadership.—
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Some victims reported feeling violated and disturbed by the trend, with many saying their reports to X went unanswered and images remained live on the platform.—
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Meanwhile, some homeowners as far as Plainville and Southington say they, too, are disturbed by the sound and have spent the last year and a half pushing their local governments to act.—
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Banks has bugged Kerkering to clean his locker, to no avail.—
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Power gains are bugged to be too low for a new power grind that no one wants to do anyway.—
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Where camellia bud drop is concerned, Nuccio says this can result either from lack of water or moisture resting on the buds, which can be especially problematic on the coast.—
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As the cold temperatures sweep through the South this winter, you may be concerned about bundling up and the beauty mistakes that could be ruining your skin.—
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“Bothered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothered. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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