bothersome
gb/bˈɑðɚsəm/ us/bˈɑðɚsəm/
B2
Engels
zavaró, bosszantó, körülményes, macerás, kellemetlen
B2
1
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is bothersome (to [someone])
The constant buzzing from the light fixture was bothersome all afternoon.
A lámpatest állandó zümmögése egész délután zavaró volt.
It’s a small issue, but it’s been surprisingly bothersome.
Apró probléma, de meglepően bosszantó.
He found the repeated notifications on his phone increasingly bothersome.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The noise is bothersome.
A zaj zavaró.
That habit is bothersome to me.
Engem zavar az a szokás.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse bothersome (adjective) with bothered (how you feel) or bothering (present participle).
Betekenis
annoying and irritating
Woordcombinaties
bothersome noise
|bothersome habit
|bothersome person
|bothersome child
|bothersome interruptions
|bothersome insects
|bothersome neighbor
|bothersome questions
|bothersome delay
|bothersome distraction
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
pleasant (Creates enjoyment rather than annoyance.)
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agreeable (Easy to like or accept.)
Thema's
emotions
|daily_life
Definitie
If something is bothersome, it annoys you.
Causing annoyance or irritation; annoying.
B2
2
körülményes
B2
macerás
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is bothersome (to do / to handle / for [someone])
The new login procedure is a bit bothersome, especially on mobile.
Az új bejelentkezési folyamat kissé körülményes, főleg mobilon.
Parking is possible, but the permits are bothersome to obtain.
Parkolni lehet, de az engedélyeket macerás beszerezni.
The repairs weren’t expensive, just bothersome to arrange.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This form is bothersome to fill out.
Ezt az űrlapot körülményes kitölteni.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Bothersome describes the thing (a task/problem), not the person’s feeling (bothered).
Betekenis
causing trouble or inconvenience
Woordcombinaties
bothersome task
|bothersome process
|bothersome paperwork
|bothersome requirement
|bothersome procedure
|bothersome rules
|bothersome problem
|bothersome complication
|bothersome detail
|bothersome request
Synoniemen
troublesome (Stronger; emphasizes causing problems more than annoyance.)
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inconvenient (Focuses on practical difficulty rather than irritation.)
Antoniemen
convenient (Easy and practical to do or use.)
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straightforward (Easy to understand or deal with.)
Thema's
daily_life
|work
|problems
Definitie
If something is bothersome, it is difficult or inconvenient to deal with.
Causing inconvenience, difficulty, or extra work; troublesome to deal with.
C1
3
kellemetlen
A2
zavaró
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[a symptom/condition] is bothersome
The medication helped, but the side effects were still bothersome.
A gyógyszer segített, de a mellékhatások még mindig kellemetlenek voltak.
She has a bothersome cough that keeps her up at night.
Van egy kellemetlen köhögése, ami éjszaka ébren tartja.
It’s not serious, just a bothersome itch that won’t go away.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I have a bothersome cough.
Kellemetlen köhögésem van.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In health contexts, bothersome usually means persistently uncomfortable, not severe or dangerous.
Betekenis
causing mild physical discomfort
Woordcombinaties
bothersome symptoms
|bothersome cough
|bothersome rash
|bothersome itching
|bothersome pain
|bothersome side effects
|bothersome allergies
|bothersome swelling
|bothersome headache
|bothersome sore throat
Synoniemen
irritating (Common for sensations like itching or rashes.)
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nagging (Emphasizes persistent, ongoing discomfort (often with pain).)
Antoniemen
painless (Causing no physical discomfort.)
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comfortable (Not causing discomfort.)
Thema's
health
|body
Definitie
If a symptom is bothersome, it makes you feel uncomfortable a lot of the time.
Causing ongoing mild physical discomfort or irritation, especially as a symptom.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
bothersome
IPA
GB/bˈɑðɚsəm/
US/bˈɑðɚsəm/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
both - er - some (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (both)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: bothersome
Woordfamilie
Core family
bother
verb A2
Related words
bothered
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unbothered
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
bothersome to [someone]
1/bˈɑðɚsəm tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
annoying or inconvenient for someone
Use bothersome to say something annoys a person.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The noise is bothersome to me.