Definitions
- Describing a feeling of annoyance or frustration caused by someone or something. - Referring to a persistent feeling of discomfort or agitation. - Talking about a situation or behavior that is bothersome or unpleasant.
- Referring to an action that causes inconvenience or annoyance to someone. - Describing a feeling of concern or worry about something. - Talking about a situation or behavior that is troublesome or annoying.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe feelings of annoyance or discomfort.
- 2Both can be used to refer to situations or behaviors that are unpleasant.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or gerunds/present participles.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Irking is often used to describe a persistent and more intense feeling of annoyance or frustration, while bother can be used for both minor and major inconveniences.
- 2Action vs. Feeling: Bother can be used to describe both an action and a feeling, while irking is primarily used to describe a feeling.
- 3Subjectivity: Irking is more subjective and personal, while bother can be more objective and universal.
- 4Usage: Irking is less common than bother in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Irking can have a negative connotation, while bother can be neutral or even positive in certain contexts.
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Remember this!
Irking and bother are synonyms that describe feelings of annoyance or discomfort. However, irking is more intense and subjective, while bother can be used for both minor and major inconveniences and can describe both actions and feelings.
