Botheration Meaning in English
word
ˌbɒðəˈreɪʃən
bah-thuh-RAY-shun
bˌɒðəɹˈeɪʃən
buh-thuh-RAY-shun
Definition
An old-fashioned word for annoyance or trouble; it can also be used as a mild exclamation when something goes wrong.
Usage & Nuances
'Botheration' is considered old-fashioned and is rarely used in modern conversation, mostly appearing in British English or in humorous, expressive speech. It's also used as a mild, non-offensive exclamation. Common alternatives: 'annoyance', 'trouble', or simply 'bother'.
Spanish: molestia - fastidioPortuguese (BR): aborrecimento - incômodoPortuguese (PT): aborrecimento - incómodoChinese (Simplified): 烦恼 - 麻烦Chinese (Traditional): 煩惱 - 麻煩Hindi: परेशानी - झंझटArabic: إزعاج - مشكلةBengali: ঝামেলা - বিরক্তিRussian: неприятность - досадаJapanese: 面倒 - 困りごとVietnamese: phiền phức - rắc rốiKorean: 성가심 - 귀찮음Turkish: dert - sıkıntıUrdu: پریشانی - جھنجھٹIndonesian: kerepotan - gangguan
Example Sentences
What a botheration this rain is!
basic
The broken printer was a real botheration at work.
basic
Losing my keys is always a botheration.
basic
Oh, botheration! I forgot my wallet at home.
natural
There's no need for all this botheration about a small mistake.
natural
He exclaimed, 'Botheration! My train has just left.'
natural