Bothersomely: meaning, definitions and examples

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bothersomely

 

[ ˈbɒðəsəmli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action

In a bothersome manner; causing annoyance or irritation.

Synonyms

annoyingly, irritatingly.

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Word Description / Examples
bothersomely

Use when describing something that is persistently causing minor discomfort or nuisance.

  • The mosquito buzzed bothersomely around my ear all night
irritatingly

Best used for describing actions or behaviors that provoke strong discomfort or mild anger. It often suggests a stronger reaction than 'annoyingly'.

  • The loud music from the neighbor's party played irritatingly late into the night
annoyingly

Applies when something or someone causes irritation or mild anger. It carries a slightly more negative connotation.

  • He kept tapping his pen on the table annoyingly, making it hard for anyone to concentrate

Examples of usage

  • She kept bothering him bothersomely during the meeting.
  • The alarm clock rang bothersomely early in the morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "bothersomely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomodamente

🇮🇳 परेशानी से

🇩🇪 lästig

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 надокучливо

🇵🇱 dokuczliwie

🇯🇵 煩わしく

🇫🇷 de manière agaçante

🇪🇸 molestamente

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici şekilde

🇰🇷 성가시게

🇸🇦 بإزعاج

🇨🇿 otravně

🇸🇰 otravne

🇨🇳 令人烦恼地

🇸🇮 nadležno

🇮🇸 pirrandi

🇰🇿 мазасыздандырып

🇬🇪 შემაწუხებლად

🇦🇿 narahat edici şəkildə

🇲🇽 molestamente

Etymology

The word 'bothersomely' is derived from the adjective 'bothersome,' which originated in the 18th century. The base word 'bother' has Old English and Middle English roots, with the meaning 'to annoy or cause trouble.' Over time, the adverb form 'bothersomely' developed to describe actions that cause annoyance or irritation in a bothersome manner.

See also: bother, bothered, bothersome.