adj
bothered
adj
1
Annoyed, troubled, or made anxious by something.
"He seemed bothered by the question but didn't say why."
2
(informal) Concerned or interested enough to care, often used in the negative.
"I can't be bothered to cook tonight — let's just order pizza."
How to Use Bothered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling annoyed or troubled by something, or (in "can't be bothered") not caring enough to make the effort.
Common pairings
can't be bothered
hot and bothered
Word Forms
more bothered comparative, most bothered superlative
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