bothered
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Annoyed; irritated.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Caring about something; discomposed.
Adjective
Examples
I'm not bothered if he chooses to ignore our anniversary. It's his problem.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bothered” mean?
Annoyed; irritated.
Is “bothered” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.