bothered

Example Sentences

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Aside from a few photos of his family, he never bothered to decorate his office, spending most of his time in the street.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

They just don't seem too bothered about what is going on.

From BBC • May 14, 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

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

Fortunately, my classmates didn’t seem to be bothered by my presence.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson