bothered

2 definitions • 4 examples

If you are bothered about something, it is important to you and you are worried about it:

He's very bothered about what people think of him.

They were an hour late and she didn't seem at all bothered.

The bright sunshine made him feel hot and bothered (= hot and uncomfortable).

If you are not bothered about something, it is not important to you or does not worry you:

"Tea or coffee?" "Either - I'm not bothered."