B2adjectiveemotionslanguage
US/ˈbɑː.ðər.səm/
UK/ˈbɒð.ə.səm/
causing small problems or annoyance, so that you wish it would stop
In context
The constant noise from the road was bothersome at night.
Filling out the same form three times is a bothersome task.
I found his questions bothersome, so I changed the subject.
Words that go with bothersome
adjective + noun
- bothersome taskCleaning the gutters is a bothersome task.
- bothersome noiseA bothersome noise kept me awake.
- bothersome questionHer bothersome questions never stopped.
- bothersome detailOne bothersome detail spoiled the plan.
adverb + adjective
- particularly bothersomeThe noise is particularly bothersome late at night.
- rather bothersomeThe delay was rather bothersome.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am very bothersome by the noise.Correct: I am very bothered by the noise.