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He looked bothered by the noise.
What does Bothered mean?
Bothered means annoyed or worried.
Dictionary definition
Annoyed, worried, or upset by something.
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Bothered in a sentence
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I was bothered when the plan changed suddenly.
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The character’s bothered expression showed that something was wrong.
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What does bothered mean?
Bothered means annoyed or worried.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to bothered?
Annoyed is closest because it connects to this meaning: Bothered means annoyed or worried.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to bothered?
Calm is a useful contrast because bothered means: Bothered means annoyed or worried.
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bah · therd · strongest beat: bah
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WordBothered.
Partadjective.
MeaningBothered means annoyed or worried.
ExampleExample: He looked bothered by the noise.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bah · therd
- Strongest beat
- bah
- Ending
- therd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bah.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
calmNot upset or worried.
unbotheredNot annoyed or worried.
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Bothered means annoyed or worried.
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Do not use bothered just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: Bothered means annoyed or worried.
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Read this model sentence: I was bothered when the plan changed suddenly. Clue words: plan, changed, suddenly. Underline clue words that show peace, control, patience, or lack of worry. Now write one new sentence that shows bothered without using the word bothered. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show bothered?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I was bothered when the plan changed suddenly." Why does bothered fit better than calm?
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