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

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

From BBC • May 30, 2024

It comes out the other, draining the nasal passage of allergens and other bothersome contaminants.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

I tried not to think about this, but it tailed me about the house all afternoon like a bothersome, bad-smelling dog demanding attention.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly