troublesome

adjective

trou·​ble·​some ˈtrə-bəl-səm How to pronounce troublesome (audio)
1
2
: giving trouble or anxiety : vexatious
troublesome news
troublesomely adverb
troublesomeness noun

Examples of troublesome in a Sentence

the troublesome news that there will be more cuts in the school budget
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Nordic folklore features a similar narrative of Loki, a troublesome god, arriving as the 13th guest to a dinner party. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024 In some cases, managers didn’t bring up inappropriate or troublesome behaviors until these conversations. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024 Swiss authorities were swiftly involved, tracing the troublesome call back to its origin, facilitating the capture of the trio on June 19. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 That would leave just one bullpen spot up for grabs if everyone is healthy, but Stewart is coming back from August shoulder surgery and Topa’s troublesome left knee is a big question mark. Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for troublesome 

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of troublesome was in 1542

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“Troublesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troublesome. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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troublesome

adjective
trou·​ble·​some ˈtrəb-əl-səm How to pronounce troublesome (audio)
1
: requiring or involving continued or tiring effort, attention, or study : difficult, burdensome
a troublesome task
2
: giving trouble or anxiety
troublesome news
troublesomely adverb

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