Word
bothered
Phoneticsboth·ered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɑðɝd/
UK/bˈɒðəd/
Definitions
01annoyed
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling slightly angry, annoyed, or upset about something.
adj. feeling a state of mild irritation or annoyance, often due to a persistent or repetitive disturbance.
“He looked a bit bothered when I asked him to move his car again.”
“The manager seemed visibly bothered by the constant interruptions during his presentation, though he attempted to maintain a professional tone.”
Antonyms
02caring or concerned
B1 · Intermediate
adj. caring about something or being worried about it; often used in the negative to mean you don't care.
adj. concerned or worried about a particular situation; frequently used in negative constructions to indicate a lack of interest or motivation.
“I'm not really bothered about which restaurant we go to tonight.”
“She wasn't particularly bothered by the negative reviews, as she felt the project had met its primary artistic goals regardless of public opinion.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'can't be bothered' to show a lack of motivation.
Antonyms
Idioms
01. hot and bothered
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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