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bothersome

adjective

causing irritation or annoyance

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
OT
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B2

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adjective

  1. causing irritation or annoyance

    “tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork”

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Example Sentences

tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
found it galling to have to ask permission
an irritating delay
nettlesome paperwork

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