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Definition of “troublesome

troublesome (ˈtrʌbəlsəmlsəmPronunciation for troublesome

Definitions

adjective

  1. causing a great deal of trouble; worrying, upsetting, or annoying
  2. characterized by violence; turbulent

Alternative Forms

ˈtroublesomely adverb ˈtroublesomeness noun

Usage examples

  • But there are things we can tell Ellel that aren't troublesome.
    Tepper, Sheri S., A Plague of Angels (1993)
  • In India, we deify our leaders and are unable to shake off their troublesome legacies.
    India Today (1998)
  • That's just the first troublesome sign for Jim Carrey in Bruce Almighty.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • Mr Rod was trying to persuade his daughter to have a troublesome tooth extracted.
    Independent (1999)
  • The frequency of change and susceptibility to concurrent lunar influences means there will be great highs and some troublesome lows.
    Michael Geary, MOON ASTROLOGY FOR LOVERS (2002)

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