as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety
the troublesome news that there will be more cuts in the school budget
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Recent Examples of troublesome
Giant hogweed is particularly troublesome in Erie County, with more than 100 hogweed sites identified (the most in the state).
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
The first phase of the project includes full replacement of Gampel’s distinctive, but often troublesome roof, made of metal-clad, insulated triangular panels.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
His music will forever be a balm in troublesome times.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
For nearly nine months, the nightlife problems and noise have been less troublesome.
—Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
The first phase of the project includes full replacement of Gampel’s distinctive, but often troublesome roof, made of metal-clad, insulated triangular panels.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
His music will forever be a balm in troublesome times.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
For nearly nine months, the nightlife problems and noise have been less troublesome.
—Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troublesome
Adjective
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Most disturbing, the largest net loss of IRS filers continues to be among young adults.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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So, yes, Reingold’s story identified some disturbing failures.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The wild swings in temperatures can be unsettling for people, Francis and others said, and also reflect the realities of a warming climate.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though Lomeli denied both her 2021 and 2026 petitions, she is allowed to continue filing similar requests in the future, a notion that is deeply unsettling for Gabriel’s relatives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His lack of potency was especially troubling since the Kings seemed to get only one line to heat up at a time.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In short, the experiments paint a troubling picture of the security implications of letting AI models loose on entire operating systems.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the especially nasty autumn of 1954, women in June Cleaver dresses and gas masks protested outside the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The show excels at casting a spell through odd details, nasty red herrings, disturbing clues.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The idea of frightening children into basic courtesy scares Miss Manners.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Facing the future may mean confronting difficult questions and frightening scenarios.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Troublesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troublesome. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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