Bothered: meaning, definitions and examples

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bothered

 

[ ˈbɒðəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling annoyed or concerned

Feeling bothered means feeling annoyed, concerned, or troubled by something. It can also refer to feeling troubled emotionally or mentally.

Synonyms

annoyed, concerned, disturbed, troubled

Examples of usage

  • I was bothered by his rude comments.
  • She seemed bothered by the news of the accident.
  • Don't be bothered by what others say about you.
  • I could tell he was bothered by the situation.
  • The noise from the construction site bothered me.
Context #2 | Verb

taking the time or effort to do something

Bothered can also mean making the effort to do something, especially when it requires time or energy. It implies putting oneself out to do something.

Synonyms

make the effort, put oneself out, take the time

Examples of usage

  • She really bothered to make us feel welcome.
  • He didn't bother to call and let me know.
  • If you can bother to read the instructions, you'll see how it works.

Translations

Translations of the word "bothered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomodado

🇮🇳 परेशान

🇩🇪 gestört

🇮🇩 terganggu

🇺🇦 занепокоєний

🇵🇱 zaniepokojony

🇯🇵 気にする

🇫🇷 dérangé

🇪🇸 molesto

🇹🇷 rahatsız

🇰🇷 괴롭히다

🇸🇦 منزعج

🇨🇿 obtěžovaný

🇸🇰 znepokojený

🇨🇳 烦恼

🇸🇮 moten

🇮🇸 truflaður

🇰🇿 мазасызданған

🇬🇪 შეწუხებული

🇦🇿 narahat

🇲🇽 molesto

Etymology

The word 'bothered' originated from Middle English and has roots in Old English. It evolved from the word 'bother,' which meant to confuse or perplex. Over time, its meaning expanded to include feelings of annoyance, concern, or making an effort. The word has been used in English language for centuries, adapting to different contexts and nuances.

See also: bother, bothersome, bothersomely.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,077, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.