bothered

[ˈbɒðəd]

bothered Definition

• 1. worried, annoyed, or upset about something
• 2. take the trouble to do something

Using bothered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bothered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm not bothered about what he thinks.

• Example

  She was too bothered to eat.

• Example

  He didn't seem bothered by the news.

• Example

  I can't be bothered to go out tonight.

bothered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bothered

• annoyed
• irritated
• disturbed
• concerned
• troubled

Antonyms for bothered

• unconcerned
• unperturbed

Phrases with bothered

• can't be bothered

  not willing to make the effort to do something

  Example

  I can't be bothered to clean the house today.

• bothered about

  worried or concerned about something

  Example

  I'm not bothered about what people think of me.

• bothered with

  take the trouble to do something

  Example

  I can't be bothered with cooking tonight.

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Summary: bothered in Brief

The term 'bothered' [ˈbɒðəd] refers to being worried, annoyed, or upset about something. It can also mean taking the trouble to do something, as in 'I can't be bothered to go out tonight.' 'Bothered' is often used in phrases like 'can't be bothered,' indicating a lack of willingness to make an effort, and 'bothered about,' meaning worried or concerned about something.