World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesपरेशान
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pareshan
"छोटी सी बात पर इतना परेशान होने की जरूरत नहीं है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Confused, anxious, or flustered about something.
"There is no need to get all hot-and-bothered over a minor scheduling mix-up." - 2
Sexually aroused or excited.
"The romantic movie left them feeling rather hot-and-bothered."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in 19th-century colloquial English, the phrase combines 'hot' (denoting physical warmth or intense emotion) with 'bothered' (meaning agitated or troubled). Originally used to describe physical overheating combined with a flustered mental state, it evolved to encompass both anxious excitement and amorous or frustrated arousal.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Hot-and-bothered"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Hot-and-bothered" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
ému
Transliteration: e-my
"Il ne faut pas se mettre dans tous ses états pour si peu."
aufgeregt
Transliteration: auf-ge-regt
"Man muss sich wegen einer Kleinigkeit nicht gleich aufregen."
agitato
Transliteration: a-ji-ta-to
"Non c'è motivo di agitarsi così tanto per niente."
alterado
Transliteration: al-te-ra-do
"No te pongas tan alterado por un pequeño problema."
atarantado
Transliteration: a-ta-ran-ta-do
"Ela ficou toda atarantada com a surpresa."
परेशान
Transliteration: pareshan
"छोटी सी बात पर इतना परेशान होने की जरूरत नहीं है।"
激动不安
Transliteration: jī dòng bù ān
"为这点小事弄得激动不安实在没必要。"
당황한
Transliteration: dang-hwang-han
"사소한 일로 그렇게 당황할 필요는 없습니다."
うろたえた
Transliteration: urotaeta
"そんな小さなことでうろたえる必要はない。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsIntended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
The external, material, or corporeal manifestation of a person, object, or concept.
A person who leaves their native country or region to settle in another, considered specifically from the perspective of the place of origin.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Hot-and-bothered"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.