Bothersomely

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that provokes irritation, discomfort, or hassle
2. By means of actions that induce annoyance, inconvenience, or distress
3. In a way that causes persistent irritation or discomfort

Etymology: "Bothersomely" is simply "bothersome" with the adverbial ending "-ly" attached. "Bothersome" is itself built from "bother" plus the suffix "-some," which in Old English formed adjectives meaning "characterised by" or "tending to" (as in "handsome" or "wholesome"). Adding "-ly" turns the adjective into an adverb describing how something is done, so "bothersomely" means in a manner that is troublesome or vexing.

Synonyms: annoyingly, irritatingly, troublesomely, disturbingly, vexingly

Antonyms: pleasantly, comfortably, agreeably, smoothly, easily