bothered
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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caused to show discomposure
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refused to be fazed by the objections
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