Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Bother"

A: It means you don't mind. For example "Do you want to get Indian or Chinese takeaway?" "I'm not fussed/bothered." Means you wouldn't prefer one over the other. Either way you'd be happy.

A: bother means to annoy.

but in this context, it means to care. Nobody cared enough about the birthday. Nobody wanted to be annoyed by the birthday.

A: To pester someone (he bothered me) or to not give time to something (I couldn't be bothered about that).

A: @dodo9: she simply didn't ask about it, it might have never came to her mind, or she might have not wanted to ask about it.

A: Bother はたいてい「迷惑/迷惑かける」という意味ですが、その場合には多分「めんどくさい」とか「やだな」とか「やれやれ」という意味だと思います。

A: She’s already got a boyfriend, so why bother?
I’ve already eaten, so why bother going out?
Why bother going out when it’s raining?
It’s so dark, why bother writing now?

You may want to use ‘what’s the point?’ as well, it can sound more natural and can be used more broadly. It’s pretty much the same as ‘so why bother?’

A: If it is hot outside, why bother complaining? It will just make it worse.

A: We have been given more time to finish the project, so don't bother rushing.

The train has been delayed, so don't bother rushing.

Don't bother rushing to get that to me. I'm in no hurry.

A: It is used between people who don’t know each other as a polite way of telling them something. Does that make sense?

A: I'm sorry if I made any mistake, I'd be happy if you would correct my mistakes.
-That seems impossible for me, I shouldn't bother trying.
-Won't you bother to try finding a new job.
-He's not the kind to be friends with, you shouldn't bother trying to get closer to him.
-She didn't bother to try moving her bag from the chair for people to sit.
-Please don't bother trying to convince her otherwise.

A: Bother is more a person bothering another 😒

Example: stop bothering me; he bothers everyone.


Annoying usually speaking of a person or oneself😕

Example: am I annoying?; gosh! He so annoying; stop annoying me.

Upset is a mild version of angry, usually upset is: when there face shows it☹️

Example: are you upset?; I’m just upset right now...



Bother and annoyed are a little the same.

A: They are pretty much the same word and have similar meanings. Though I would say, disturb has a stronger meaning.

i.e. Sorry to bother you & Sorry to disturb you both mean the same, but its softer to say bother.

A: I'm sorry to bother you <-- perfect
I'm sorry bothering you <--- this is wrong, it should be "I'm sorry for bothering you"

They mean the same, but usually you say
"Excuse me" then "I'm sorry to bother you, but ..."
before you start talking to someone

You usually say
"I'm sorry for bothering you"
after you finish talking to someone.

But you can use either one whenever you want.

A: bother is the act/action done on a person. to annoy is the response / feeling someone gets when they are being bothered.
example: The little boy kept bothering his older sister because he wanted her to play with him. The older sister yelled " leave me alone , you are annoying me"

A: Bother is you're taking the trouble to do something. Interrupt is breaking a continuation of something. And disturb is messing with the normal function of something.

A: (in the car)
I don't want to be dropped off in Hamamatsu.
I don't understand, does anyone know what it is?

A:
Bother is when the person is annoying the other person (bothering is the verb)
Example:

"Stop bothering me!"

Disturb can be when a person is interrupting/interfering with anything the other person is doing.

'he disturbed the others when making loud noises'

Disturb can also mean to make someone feel anxious or uncomfortable.

'I feel disturbed about what I just read.

Hope that helps :)

A: I'm sorry to be such a bother

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A: You could say
Nagging you
Annoying you
Pestering you
Irritating you

A: When my bother is in trouble, I stick up for him and help him.

A: I really like bothering you

A: If it's meant as positive try adding don't worry at the start.

"don't worry, you will never bother me"

A: yes, for example
Chief, sorry if I am bothering you or If I'm bothering you, I can leave.

A: Has anyone else bothered you again?