bothersome

Example Sentences

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"For some people, the noise is constant and bothersome, interfering with their productivity and quality of life," Price said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Not a day goes by that I don’t read a headline that trumpets the shortage of estrogen patches, which are used to treat the bothersome symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Part of the British Pest Control Association, John is well-versed in the problems wasps can cause gate-crashing picnics or beer gardens on a summer's day, and building bothersome nests.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

That means less worker turnover, which is a bothersome expense.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

She looked about, annoyed, expecting to say a sharp word to the bothersome Willie, when she saw it was Charlie.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson