Phrase guide

be bothered

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To have the enthusiasm (to do something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I can't be bothered to clean the house today.
  • He can't be bothered drying all those dishes.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: gide — have enthusiasm
  • Finnish: vaivautua — have enthusiasm
  • Irish: bí gafa — have enthusiasm
  • Italian: aver voglia — have enthusiasm
  • Pennsylvania German: meinde — have enthusiasm
  • Portuguese: estar animado — have enthusiasm
  • Swedish: palla — have enthusiasm
  • Swedish: orka — have enthusiasm
  • Swedish: idas — have enthusiasm