bother
/ˈbɑðər/
verb
- To cause trouble, worry, or annoyance to someone; to disturb.
- Don't bother your brother while he's studying.
- It bothers me that she never returns my calls.
- The loud music from next door bothered me all night.
- To take the time or effort to do something (often used in negative or question forms).
- I didn't bother to check the weather before leaving.
- She never bothers with makeup on weekends.
- Why bother cooking when we can order pizza?
noun
- A cause of trouble, worry, or annoyance; a nuisance.
- The broken printer has been a real bother all morning.
- I don't want to be a bother, but could you help me with this bag?
- Filling out these forms is such a bother.
Synonyms
interjection
- Used to express mild annoyance or irritation.
- Oh, bother! I forgot my keys again.
- Bother! The train just left without us.
- Bother, I spilled coffee on my shirt.