adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of bother form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Annoyed; irritated.
2. 2
   Caring about something; discomposed.

   "I'm not bothered if he chooses to ignore our anniversary. It's his problem."

Adjective

1. 1
   caused to show discomposure wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

discomposedabashedabroadadriftaeratedaerated

Antonyms

All antonyms

coolunbothered

Example

More examples

"The child bothered him with questions."

Related phrases

hot and botheredbe bothered

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