bothered
Translation
annoyed, worried, concerned
Examples
He seemed bothered by the question.
He seemed bothered by the question.
I'm not bothered about the cost.
I'm not bothered about the cost.
Grammar Patterns
((by/about sth.)) to be annoyed or worried by (sth.) He seemed bothered by the question.
Similar Words
Synonyms: annoyed, troubled, worried; Antonyms: unconcerned, calm, pleased
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'bother', used as an adjective to describe a state.
Memory Tips
If someone has 'bothered' you, you now feel 'bothered'. The '-ed' ending shows you received the action.