bothered

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bothered

She was bothered by the constant noise from the street.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Feeling or showing annoyance, worry, or concern: The state of being troubled, disturbed, or inconvenienced by something.
    • Showing signs of being flustered or discomposed: Appearing unsettled, ruffled, or not at ease.
Usage

The adjective "bothered" describes a person's state of mind when they are affected by a nuisance, worry, or minor problem. It often implies a level of irritation or preoccupation that is noticeable. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She seemed bothered by the constant noise from the construction site.
    • He wasn't bothered by the criticism and continued with his project.
    • "Are you bothered by the cold?" she asked, offering a blanket.
Advanced Usage
  • "can't be bothered": An informal idiom expressing a lack of desire or willingness to make the effort to do something.
    • I know I should clean my room, but I just can't be bothered today.
  • "hot and bothered": An idiom meaning flustered, agitated, or overly excited, often due to stress, heat, or strong emotion.
    • The difficult questions from the press left the politician feeling hot and bothered.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bother (verb): To take the trouble to do something; to cause annoyance, worry, or concern to someone.
    • Don't bother locking the door.
    • The loud music didn't bother him.
  • Bothersome (adjective): Causing bother; annoying or troublesome.
    • The bothersome fly kept buzzing around the room.
Synonyms
  • Annoyed: Slightly angry or irritated.
  • Disturbed: Having had the normal pattern or functioning disrupted.
  • Flustered: Agitated or confused.
  • Upset: Unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
Antonyms
  • Unconcerned: Not worried or anxious.
  • Untroubled: Not disturbed or worried.
  • Composed: Having one's feelings and expression under control; calm.
Related Phrases
  • Not bothered: Unconcerned or indifferent about something.
    • He was not bothered by their negative opinions.
  • Bothered look/expression: A facial expression that shows worry or annoyance.
    • She had a bothered look as she read the email.
bothered

She was bothered by the constant noise from the street.

Adjective
  1. caused to show discomposure
    • refused to be fazed by the objections

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