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Examples of bothersome in a Sentence
a bothersome habit of dropping trash on the floor right next to the garbage can
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While hard water might be bothersome, an important point to make before diving any deeper is that hard water is not dangerous to drink or wash with.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
Forecast in detail Cool conditions continue most of this week with times of sun and clouds, as well as bursts of bothersome winds.
—Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
Cons: Some individuals may find certain side effects uncomfortable or bothersome.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2023
Mack fought through a bothersome toe injury to score 16 points and Stefanovic added a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
However, exposure to cold air can leave some people with bothersome or even dangerous skin issues.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 4 Jan. 2024
Eye drops designed for redness relief can provide quick relief if this becomes bothersome during your high.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
Ill-fitting clothes can be bothersome and distract you from your presentation.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
While most consumers enjoy fruity flavors, there is an aftertaste that may be bothersome.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024
Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
Forecast in detail Cool conditions continue most of this week with times of sun and clouds, as well as bursts of bothersome winds.
—Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
Cons: Some individuals may find certain side effects uncomfortable or bothersome.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2023
Mack fought through a bothersome toe injury to score 16 points and Stefanovic added a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
However, exposure to cold air can leave some people with bothersome or even dangerous skin issues.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 4 Jan. 2024
Eye drops designed for redness relief can provide quick relief if this becomes bothersome during your high.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
Ill-fitting clothes can be bothersome and distract you from your presentation.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
While most consumers enjoy fruity flavors, there is an aftertaste that may be bothersome.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Bothersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bothersome. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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bothersome
adjective
both·er·some
ˈbät͟h-ər-səm 
: causing bother
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