bothersomeness
- noun
- /ˈbɑːðərsəmnəs/
- Students complained about the bothersomeness of the new classroom rules during the meeting.
Examples
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The bothersomeness of the constant interruptions made it difficult to finish her work.
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He complained about the bothersomeness of the mosquitoes during the camping trip.
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Despite the bothersomeness of the repairs, they managed to stay positive.
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The bothersomeness of the noise made it hard to concentrate.
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Her constant questions added to the bothersomeness of the meeting.
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Many people find the bothersomeness of constant noise in the city challenging to cope with.
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The bothersomeness of her incessant questions made him reconsider his visit.
Synonyms
A thing that causes trouble or discomfort
To cause problems, worry, or bother
Small annoying things that make life difficult
How much something bothers you
Antonyms
How Annoying
Surface Forms
Morphology
bothersomeness = bothersome (transparent) = bother + some + ness
Standard noun formation from the adjective 'bothersome' (itself transparently formed from 'bother' + '-some'), so the nominalized meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
Bothersomeness comes from the simple verb bother, which means 'annoy', plus the ending -some meaning 'causing' and -ness meaning 'state'. So, bothersomeness is the state of causing annoyance or trouble.