bothered

• Beschreibt einen Zustand der Unruhe, Verärgerung oder Sorge wegen etwas; oft auch im Sinne von 'sich die Mühe machen' oder 'gestört'.

Describes a state of being worried, annoyed, or concerned about something.

1. Troubled or worriedB1informal

   Feeling disturbed, anxious, or concerned about something.

   Beunruhigt

   • She looked bothered by the news.
   • He was bothered by the constant noise from the street.
   • Don't be bothered about the small mistakes.

   Synonymeagitatedanxiousconcerneddisturbedperturbedtroubleduneasyupsetvexedworried

   Antonymecalmcarefreeunconcerneduntroubled

2. Annoyed or irritatedB1informal

   Feeling slightly angry or impatient because of something unpleasant.

   Verärgert

   • I'm bothered by his rude comments.
   • She was bothered that he didn't call.
   • The delay really bothered him.

   Synonymeaggravatedannoyedirritatedmiffednettledpeevedruffledvexed

   Antonymecalmcomposedunconcernedunperturbeduntroubled

• Verb, das ausdrückt, sich Mühe zu geben, etwas zu tun, oder jemandem Unannehmlichkeiten, Ärger oder Sorge zu bereiten.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking the trouble to do something, or to cause annoyance, worry, or inconvenience to someone.

1. Annoy or disturbA2informal

   To cause someone to feel troubled, worried, or annoyed.

   Belästigen

   • The noise from the construction site bothered me all day.
   • Don't bother your sister while she's studying.
   • It bothers me when people are late without calling.

   Synonymeaggravateannoydisturbexasperateharassirkirritatenettleperturbpesterplaguetroubleupsetvexworry

   Antonymecalmcomfortpleasesoothe

2. Make an effortB1informal

   To take the time or trouble to do something.

   Sich die Mühe machen

   • He didn't even bother to say goodbye.
   • She bothered to learn the entire poem by heart.
   • Why bother going if you're not interested?

   Synonymetrouble

   Antonymeignoreneglectskip

3. Cause worry or concernB1formal

   To cause someone to feel anxious or concerned about something.

   Beunruhigen

   • The thought of the exam bothered him all week.
   • It bothers me that she hasn't called yet.
   • His health problems are beginning to bother him.

   Synonymeagitatealarmconcerndisquietdisturbperturbtroubleupsetworry

   Antonymecalmcomfortconsolereassuresoothe