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bothered

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbɑːðɚd/ · UK /ˈbɒðəd/

bothered means: Feeling annoyed because something is unpleasant or keeps interrupting you.

adjective

ANNOYEDB1

Feeling annoyed because something is unpleasant or keeps interrupting you.

  • He looked bothered.
  • I felt bothered by their constant questions.
  • Were you bothered by the noise?

How to use it: bothered by something (She was bothered by the loud music.)

Similar words: annoyed, irritated

Opposites: unbothered

Common phrases: look bothered, feel bothered, bothered by something

CONCERNEDB1

Feeling concerned about something or caring whether it happens.

  • I am not bothered about winning.
  • She seemed bothered that nobody had called.
  • Are you bothered whether they come?

How to use it: bothered about something (He is not bothered about the result.); bothered whether… (I am not bothered whether we eat now or later.)

Similar words: concerned, worried

Opposites: unconcerned

Common phrases: bothered about something, not bothered, bothered whether something

Questions about bothered

What does bothered mean?

Feeling annoyed because something is unpleasant or keeps interrupting you.

What is bothered in other languages?

Türkçe: rahatsız · Español: molesto · Français: agacé · Deutsch: genervt · Italiano: infastidito · 日本語: いら立った

How do you pronounce bothered?

In American English /ˈbɑːðɚd/; in British English /ˈbɒðəd/.

How do you use bothered in a sentence?

He looked bothered. I felt bothered by their constant questions.

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