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bothered

verb
  1. To annoy, to disturb, to irritate.

    "Would it bother you if I smoked?"

  2. To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.

    "Why do I even bother to try?"

  3. To do something which is of negligible inconvenience.

    "You didn't even bother to close the door."

Synonymsannoy, disturb, irritate, put out, vex, care
adjective
  1. Caused to show discomposure.

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