bothersomely
|both-er-some-ly|
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/ˈbɑːðərsəmli/
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/ˈbɒðəsəmli/
(bothersome)
annoyingly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bothersome' originates from the English word 'bother,' which is believed to have been influenced by the Irish word 'bodhar,' meaning 'deaf' or 'annoyed.'
Historical Evolution
'bother' evolved from the Irish word 'bodhar' and was adopted into English in the 18th century, eventually forming the adjective 'bothersome' and its adverbial form 'bothersomely.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bother' meant 'to annoy or trouble,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes annoyance or trouble.
The noise from the construction site bothersomely interrupted our meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42