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Wordabulary

bothersome

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Causing mild annoyance or trouble.

"The bothersome squeak in the door finally drove him to oil the hinges."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

annoying irritating

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The _____ squeak in the door finally drove him to oil the hinges."

Answer: bothersome

In your own words, what does "bothersome" mean?

Causing mild annoyance or trouble.

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