bothersome — causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; irritating
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; irritating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːðərsəm/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's bothersome karaoke sessions start at midnight every weekend.
- The bothersome pop-up ads made browsing the website nearly impossible.
- She found her little brother's constant questions bothersome during the movie.
bothersome
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbɑːðərsəm/]
causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; irritating
The leaky faucet's constant drip is bothersome and keeps her awake all night.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in 14th-century Middle English from the verb 'bother' (to harass or annoy), combined with the productive suffix '-some' (denoting a quality or condition). The underlying verb 'bother' is believed to derive from Irish, possibly related to Irish 'bodhairm' (I deaf or confuse).
Breakdown
bother (to harass, annoy) + -some (suffix forming adjectives meaning 'characterized by' or 'tending to'). The base verb likely comes from Irish etymological roots.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's bothersome karaoke sessions start at midnight every weekend.”
“The bothersome pop-up ads made browsing the website nearly impossible.”
“She found her little brother's constant questions bothersome during the movie.”
“The bothersome hiccups lasted for three hours during my important presentation.”
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