bothered
intermediateB1/ˈbɑːðərd/ · both-ered
Feeling troubled or worried about something.
Meanings
Feeling troubled or worried about something.
کسی چیز کے بارے میں پریشان یا فکر مند ہونا۔
پریشان
pareshan
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- bothered by noise
- bothered about something
- don't be bothered
Example Sentences
He felt bothered by the noise outside his window.
وہ اپنے کھڑکی کے باہر شور سے پریشان محسوس کر رہا تھا۔
Woh apne khidki ke bahar shor se pareshan mehsoos kar raha tha.
She was bothered by the unexpected changes at work.
وہ کام پر غیر متوقع تبدیلیوں سے پریشان تھی۔
Woh kaam par ghair mutwakka tabdeelion se pareshan thi.
I don't want to be bothered about trivial matters.
میں معمولی معاملات کے بارے میں پریشان نہیں ہونا چاہتا۔
Main mamooli maamlaat ke bare mein pareshan nahi hona chahta.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'bothered' as being 'without bother', meaning you're troubled.
Picture someone looking worried while holding their head in their hands.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہ ہو کوئی پریشانی، تو کوئی بات کا بھرم ہی نہیں رہتا
Mohabbat mein na ho koi pareshani, to koi baat ka bharam hi nahi rehta.
In love, if there is no trouble, then there is no illusion left in any matter.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پریشانی کا جہاں کم ہے، سکون کا وہاں نام و نشان بھی نہیں
Pareshani ka jahan kam hai, sukoon ka wahan naam o nishaan bhi nahi.
Where there is less trouble, there is no trace of peace.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "botheren" — to cause trouble or distress
First known use: 19th century
The term evolved from Old English and has been used in English literature for centuries to denote a state of concern or annoyance.