be bothered by vs be bothered about

Both "be bothered by" and "be bothered about" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Be bothered by" is used to indicate that something is causing annoyance or concern, while "be bothered about" is used to express concern or worry about something.

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be bothered by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is causing annoyance or concern. For example, "I am bothered by the noise outside."

Examples:

She is bothered by the constant interruptions during her work.
He is bothered by the lack of communication in the team.
The students were bothered by the unfair grading system.
I am bothered by the negative comments on social media.
The dog is bothered by the loud thunder.

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Many people may not be bothered by certain triggers, while people with hereditary inclination to the disease develop asthma.
Before you start the therapy, make sure that you are undisturbed and cannot be bothered by any other incidental noises.
And I don't want to be bothered by anyone for at least the next hour.
You're also a military personnel, however you won't be bothered by this small matter will you?
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The premises are situated close enough to the village, the town, the river and the lake to enjoy them if needed, but far enough not to be bothered by the madding holiday crowds (June is studded with some very busy Italian and German holidays).
For instance, some developers want to be heavily involved with marketing, while others don't really want to be bothered by it.
By the morning I had already decided that the only thing I could do was report it to the Ministry of Defence, as at least that way I would not be bothered by reporters etc, and it would be discreet.
Young girls must be careful not to be bothered by bad men.
So please don't be bothered by something like me.
I can't be bothered by what you want anymore.
Only you would be bothered by that.
Do not be bothered by the attending monks.
Don't be bothered by how disgusting it is.
He just don't like to be bothered by them.
Dwight, don't be bothered by your friend's presence.
So you will not be bothered by him again.
You'll never be bothered by all that thinking again.
It was still too cold to be bothered by the dunghill.
And I knew I had to find you at a place where we couldn't be bothered by anyone from Harvard.

Alternatives:

be annoyed by
be irritated by
be troubled by
be concerned by
be upset by

be bothered about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express concern or worry about something. For example, "She is bothered about her upcoming exam."

Examples:

He is bothered about the safety of his family.
She is bothered about the environmental impact of the project.
They are bothered about the future of the company.
I am bothered about the health of my parents.
The team is bothered about the lack of resources.

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He couldn't be bothered about that.
We shouldn't be bothered about setting the peace agreement.
Nothing to be bothered about, it seems.
Doesn't seem to be bothered about locks.
Why be bothered about someone of her level?
All of these years, after everything you could be bothered about, it's that.
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Garage and Ease of parking - Since garage and parking area in villa is near by guests don't have to be bothered about walking great distance to the parking lot.
All I would like to add today is that there is also another, sizeable category of very real victims of very real racism which nobody seems to be bothered about and in respect of whom this institution never lays down any resolutions.
Let me be happy that at least I have some shelter to live in. Let me not be bothered about the car that I do not have.
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YOU USED TO BE BOTHERED ABOUT PEOPLE.
But I could not fail to note that a despairingly large Number of the Exhibitors that had turned up got such a bad sound that it was clearly showing that they could not be bothered about it. Now the small Hotel-Rooms are always a challenge.
It must mean a lot to her or she wouldn't be so bothered about your emotional wellbeing.
No, you lot can never be bothered to think about such things.
While designing Lisa, Groening "couldn't be bothered to even think about girls' hair styles".
But you can't be bothered to do anything about this...
But you can't be bothered to do anything about this... one little Mexican girl 'cause you got... you got bigger plans.
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You were never bothered about us.

Alternatives:

be concerned about
be worried about
be anxious about
be troubled about
be upset about

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