bothersome

Meanings

• adjective

  Causing annoyance, worry, or inconvenience

• adjective

  Being a bother or a nuisance to someone

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Rhymes

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tomfoolery , sorrowfully , miserably , drowsy

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Variants

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bothersome

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Forms

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bothersome-ness, bothersome-ly, bothersome-ment

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'worthy of being bothered about' or 'deserving of attention'. Derived from the Old French word 'bother' meaning 'trouble' or 'disturbance'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bothersome' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Dobby the house-elf is described as being 'bothersome' due to his eagerness to please and serve his master.

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Related Concepts

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1. annoyance: A feeling of displeasure caused by someone or something.

2. inconvenience: A situation that makes it difficult or unpleasant to do something.

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Culture

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The term 'bothersome' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters or situations that cause annoyance or inconvenience. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House', the character Esther Summerson describes herself as 'bothersome' to others due to her naivete and vulnerability.

How to Memorize "bothersome"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone or something is causing you annoyance or inconvenience. Visualize the feelings of frustration and irritation that come with the situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bothersome' with feelings of annoyance, inconvenience, or nuisance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Bothered Omens Signal Trouble' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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