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Bothersome

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

bothersome /ˈbɒðərsəm/

Definitions

  • Causing trouble or inconvenience; annoying.
  • Likely to disturb or irritate someone.
  • Characterized by minor but persistent discomfort or difficulty.

Usage Examples

  • The bothersome noise kept me awake all night.
  • She found the repetitive questions bothersome during the meeting.
  • It's a bothersome task, but someone has to do it.
  • His bothersome attitude made it hard for everyone to focus.

Etymology

The word "bothersome" is derived from the verb "bother," which originated in the early 17th century from Middle English 'botheren', influenced by the Old French 'boter' meaning 'to strike'. The addition of the suffix "-some" transforms the verb into an adjective that conveys the meaning of causing or likely to cause bother.

Synonyms

  • Annoying
  • Irksome
  • Disturbing
  • Vexing
  • Troublesome

Antonyms

  • Pleasant
  • Enjoyable
  • Comfortable
  • Relaxing
  • Peaceful

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
English Bothersome /ˈbɒðərsəm/
Spanish Molesto /moˈles.to/
French Ennuyant /ɑ̃nɥiˈɑ̃/
German Ärgerlich /ˈɛʁɡɐlɪç/
Chinese 烦人的 /fánrén de/
Arabic مزعج /muzaʕidʒ/
Hindi परेशान करने वाला /pəreːʃɑːn kəɾnɑː wɑːlā/
Bengali বাধা দানকারী /bādhā dānkārī/
Marathi त्रास देणारा /trɑːs deɳɑːrɑː/
Gujarati પરીશાની કરનાર /pəɾiːʃɑːni kəɾnɑːr/
Telugu పిరికివంతమైన /piriki vantamaina/
Tamil பிரச்சனையான /piracːaṉaiyāṉa/
Kannada ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ ಮೂಡಿಸುವ /asvasthate mūḍisuva/
Malayalam വിഷമമായ /viṣamāya/
Punjabi ਤੰਗੀ ਵਾਲਾ /taŋɡī vāla/
Odia ବିକ୍ରମ /bikrama/
Assamese পীড়া কোৱা /pīṛā kowa/
Sinhala ඉන්නෙකට /innekaṭa/
Urdu تنگ کرنا /taŋk karnā/
Malay Mengganggu /məŋˈɡɑːɡu/
Japanese 面倒な /mendōna/
Korean 귀찮은 /gwichan-eun/
Russian Беспокойный /bʲɪspɐˈkojɪnɨj/
Turkish Sıkıntılı /sɯkɯntɯlɯ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

The pronunciation of "bothersome" can slightly vary based on regional accents. In some English dialects, it may be pronounced with more emphasis on the first syllable, while others may soften the "th" sound, making it sound less distinct.

Historical Usage

The term "bothersome" first appeared in the late 19th century and has been used in informal speech to describe minor irritations or annoyances. It evolved from the verb "bother," which has older origins in Middle English, reflecting the everyday nature of the annoyance it describes.

Cultural Nuances

More Information

'Bothersome' is an adjective that describes something that causes inconvenience or irritation, often over minor issues. It is a common term used to express frustration with small, persistent problems. The word is widely used in both personal and professional contexts when referring to situations, tasks, or people that cause annoyance, though the level of discomfort may vary. It is often used to convey the idea that a problem is bothersome but not critical or severe enough to warrant serious attention.

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