be bothered

Frequency: 8.5150.7 per million words

To be in a state of being worried, annoyed, or concerned.

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Examples (10)

  • She is bothered by the constant noise from the construction site.
  • He was still bothered by a persistent leg injury.
  • Honestly, I'm not bothered about what other people think.
  • They did not want to be bothered with trivial complaints.
  • Are you bothered that she didn't call you back?
  • He couldn't be bothered to tidy his room, so it was always a mess.
  • If the delay is only five minutes, I won't be bothered at all.
  • We were bothered by the sudden change in the project requirements.
  • He pretended not to be bothered, but I could tell he was upset.
  • You shouldn't be bothered by such minor details.