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botheration

botheration

9.5
A small feeling of annoyance about something
  • noun
  • /ˌbɑːðəˈreɪʃən/
  • Archaic
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  • His constant questions caused great botheration during the meeting.

Examples

  • She spoke of the botheration caused by the never-ending paperwork.

  • His missing keys were a minor botheration but nothing he couldn't handle.

  • The constant noise outside was a real botheration during my online meeting.

  • I can't stand the botheration of loud noises.

  • His constant questions about the assignment were a real botheration during the meeting.

  • She sighed in botheration when her neighbor's loud music disturbed her peace.

  • Waiting for the repairman all day turned into a botheration for the busy family.

Synonyms

irritation
vsbotheration
27 3.6

A feeling of annoyance or anger

is a broader state that can include worry or deeper trouble
annoyance
vsbotheration
26 2.8

The feeling you have when something bothers you

also covers being troubled or worried beyond simple irritation
exasperation
vsbotheration
15 5.7

A strong feeling of being very annoyed and impatient

is milder and can be ordinary irritation rather than intense anger
aggravation
vsbotheration
14 4.8

Feeling of annoyance caused by something irritating

focuses on the state itself rather than its cause
vexation
vsbotheration
1 7.4

A feeling of annoyance, frustration or worry

is mainly irritation or being troubled without added worry
upsetment
vsbotheration
8.1

A feeling of being sad, angry, or worried after bad news

is more about mild irritation and not broader emotional disturbance

Antonyms

1.0

A calm, quiet feeling in your mind without worry

26 2.1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life

How Annoyed

distress
240 3.6
botheration
  • Archaic
9.5
vexation
1 7.4
annoyance
26 2.8
irritation
27 3.6

Surface Forms

botheration singular
botherations plural

Morphology

botheration = bother (transparent) = bother + ation

Regular nominalization from the verb 'bother' with -ation yields the predictable meaning 'state or result of bothering' (annoyance).

Etymology

Botheration comes from the common verb bother, which means 'to annoy', and the ending -ation, which means 'a state or action'. So, botheration is the 'state of being annoyed or troubled'.