B2adjectivespokenemotionspsychology
US/ˈbɑː.ðərd/
UK/ˈbɒð.əd/
worried, upset or annoyed about something; also, willing to make the effort to do something
In context
He didn't seem bothered by the criticism at all.
I can't be bothered to cook tonight, so let's order a pizza.
She was bothered that nobody had told her about the change.
Words that go with bothered
adverb + adjective
- not botheredHonestly, I'm not bothered which film we watch.
- slightly botheredShe looked slightly bothered by the question.
- visibly botheredHe was visibly bothered by the rumor.
adjective + preposition
- bothered aboutHe is not bothered about the exam results.
- bothered byShe was bothered by the strange noise upstairs.
- bothered withShe was never bothered with small details.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I can't botheredCorrect: I can't be bothered