bothered

Example Sentences

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Failing to earn the degree bothered her, and King would correct anyone who said she had graduated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

From the perspective of nonproselytizing religions, people have a right to stay in their religion and not be bothered by those who wish to convert them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The authorities don't appear particularly bothered by that.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Kelly could no longer rely on the steady viewership of a TV channel, with those perma-couch news addicts who couldn’t be bothered to change the channel when the program that preceded hers ended.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

His mother couldn’t be bothered; talking about relationships sometimes set her off.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny