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Definition 2025

be_bothered

be bothered

See also: bebothered

English

Verb

be bothered

(preceded by can or be able to) To have the enthusiasm (to do something). Typically used in the negative.
I can't be bothered to clean the house today.

Translations

have enthusiasm

Danish: gide
Finnish: vaivautua
Italian: aver voglia (di)

Portuguese: estar animado
Swedish: bemöda (sv) sig