bothering
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.annoying someone or making them feel slightly unhappy.
v.causing annoyance, disturbance, or minor psychological distress to another person.
Simple“Stop bothering your sister while she is trying to do her homework.”
In context“The persistent noise from the construction site was bothering the residents, making it impossible for them to concentrate on their work.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.making you feel worried or concerned about something.
v.causing a person to feel concerned, anxious, or uneasy.
Simple“Something has been bothering me about the news I heard today.”
In context“The ethical implications of the new corporate policy were clearly bothering the senior staff, though few spoke up during the meeting.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing something that is irritating or causes trouble.
adj.causing irritation or annoyance; often used to describe persistent minor problems.
Simple“He has a bothering cough that has lasted for over a week.”
In context“The software had a few bothering glitches that, while not fatal to the system, significantly slowed down the user's workflow.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.the act of disturbing someone or taking the time to do something.
n.the action of troubling or disturbing someone; the expenditure of effort on a task.
Simple“I am sorry for the bothering, but I have a quick question.”
In context“The constant bothering by telemarketers led the family to change their home phone number after years of use.”
UsageOften used in the gerund form to describe the process of being interrupted.
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