bothersome
gb/bˈɑðɚsəm/ us/bˈɑðɚsəm/
B2
Inggris
Makna
0 makna
adjective
B2
property
1
annoying and irritating
If something is bothersome, it annoys you.
Pola penggunaan:
[something] is bothersome (to [someone])
Kesalahan umum:
Don’t confuse bothersome (adjective) with bothered (how you feel) or bothering (present participle).
Sinonim
annoying (More common and direct in everyday speech.)
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irritating (Often suggests repeated or ongoing annoyance.)
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vexing (More formal; suggests frustration as well as annoyance.)
Antonim
pleasant (Creates enjoyment rather than annoyance.)
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agreeable (Easy to like or accept.)
Kolokasi
bothersome noise
|bothersome habit
|bothersome person
|bothersome child
|bothersome interruptions
|bothersome insects
|bothersome neighbor
|bothersome questions
|bothersome delay
|bothersome distraction
Tema
emotions
|daily_life
Contoh
- The constant buzzing from the light fixture was bothersome all afternoon.
- It’s a small issue, but it’s been surprisingly bothersome.
- He found the repeated notifications on his phone increasingly bothersome.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The noise is bothersome.
- That habit is bothersome to me.
adjective
B2
property
2
causing trouble or inconvenience
If something is bothersome, it is difficult or inconvenient to deal with.
Pola penggunaan:
[something] is bothersome (to do / to handle / for [someone])
Kesalahan umum:
Bothersome describes the thing (a task/problem), not the person’s feeling (bothered).
Sinonim
troublesome (Stronger; emphasizes causing problems more than annoyance.)
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inconvenient (Focuses on practical difficulty rather than irritation.)
Antonim
convenient (Easy and practical to do or use.)
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straightforward (Easy to understand or deal with.)
Kolokasi
bothersome task
|bothersome process
|bothersome paperwork
|bothersome requirement
|bothersome procedure
|bothersome rules
|bothersome problem
|bothersome complication
|bothersome detail
|bothersome request
Tema
daily_life
|work
|problems
Contoh
- The new login procedure is a bit bothersome, especially on mobile.
- Parking is possible, but the permits are bothersome to obtain.
- The repairs weren’t expensive, just bothersome to arrange.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- This form is bothersome to fill out.
adjective
C1
property
3
causing mild physical discomfort
If a symptom is bothersome, it makes you feel uncomfortable a lot of the time.
Pola penggunaan:
[a symptom/condition] is bothersome
Kesalahan umum:
In health contexts, bothersome usually means persistently uncomfortable, not severe or dangerous.
Sinonim
irritating (Common for sensations like itching or rashes.)
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nagging (Emphasizes persistent, ongoing discomfort (often with pain).)
Antonim
painless (Causing no physical discomfort.)
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comfortable (Not causing discomfort.)
Kolokasi
bothersome symptoms
|bothersome cough
|bothersome rash
|bothersome itching
|bothersome pain
|bothersome side effects
|bothersome allergies
|bothersome swelling
|bothersome headache
|bothersome sore throat
Tema
health
|body
Contoh
- The medication helped, but the side effects were still bothersome.
- She has a bothersome cough that keeps her up at night.
- It’s not serious, just a bothersome itch that won’t go away.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I have a bothersome cough.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
bothersome
IPA
GB/bˈɑðɚsəm/
US/bˈɑðɚsəm/
Suku kata & tekanan
both - er - some (3 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (both)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: bothersome
Kata terkait
Core family
bother
verb A2
Related words
bothered
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unbothered
adjective
Ungkapan
bothersome to [someone]
1/bˈɑðɚsəm tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
annoying or inconvenient for someone
Use bothersome to say something annoys a person.
Contoh
- The loud music next door is bothersome to the whole street.
- The bright screen can be bothersome to some people at night.
- It wasn’t dangerous, just bothersome to him.