Botheration

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌbɒð.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of botheration

noun a state of annoyance or frustration

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to deal with any botheration today.

A2 The constant botheration of noisy neighbors was starting to get on my nerves.

B1 The unexpected botheration of a flat tire delayed our trip.

B2 The botheration of having to reschedule the meeting at the last minute was frustrating.

C1 The botheration of bureaucracy in the government system can be overwhelming at times.

C2 She handled the botheration of planning a large event with ease and efficiency.

interjection used to express annoyance or exasperation

Example Sentences

A1 Botheration! I forgot my lunch at home.

A2 Botheration! I can't find my keys anywhere.

B1 Botheration! I missed the bus again.

B2 Botheration! I spilled coffee on my new shirt.

C1 Botheration! I left my phone in the taxi.

C2 Botheration! I accidentally deleted all my important files.

Examples of botheration in a Sentence

formal The constant botheration of unsolicited emails can be quite frustrating.

informal I really don't want to deal with this botheration right now.

slang Ugh, this botheration is seriously annoying.

figurative The botheration of negative thoughts can weigh heavily on your mind.

Grammatical Forms of botheration

past tense

bothered

plural

botherations

comparative

more botheration

superlative

most botheration

present tense

bothers

future tense

will bother

perfect tense

have bothered

continuous tense

is bothering

singular

botheration

positive degree

botheration

infinitive

to bother

gerund

bothering

participle

bothered

Origin and Evolution of botheration

First Known Use: 1790 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'botheration' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'bother' and the suffix '-ation' which denotes action or process.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a mild expletive to express annoyance or frustration, 'botheration' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings including irritation, trouble, or disturbance.