troublesome (ˈtrʌbəlsəmlsəm
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Definitions
adjective
- causing a great deal of trouble; worrying, upsetting, or annoying
- characterized by violence; turbulent
Alternative Forms
ˈtroublesomely adverb ˈtroublesomeness nounSynonyms
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bothersome,
trying,
taxing,
demanding,
difficult,
worrying,
upsetting,
annoying,
irritating,
tricky,
harassing,
oppressive,
arduous,
tiresome,
inconvenient,
laborious,
burdensome,
hard,
worrisome,
irksome,
wearisome,
vexatious,
importunate,
pestilential,
plaguy,
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disorderly,
violent,
turbulent,
rebellious,
unruly,
rowdy,
recalcitrant,
undisciplined,
uncooperative,
refractory,
insubordinate,
Usage examples
But there are things we can tell Ellel that aren't troublesome.
, 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.
, MOON ASTROLOGY FOR LOVERS (2002)