bothersome

Example Sentences

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Still, it’s bothersome that a world-famous abuser was among the cohort who’ve been misreading and misrepresenting Nabokov’s “love affair with the English language” since its release.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

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

What does that say about pop culture that that is so bothersome to you?

From BBC • May 30, 2024

The gloom, the humidity, the permanent sour breath of rainy season all bore down on me like a bothersome lover.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver