troubling
adjective
trou·bling
ˈtrə-b(ə-)liŋ 
: causing feelings of worry or anxiety
a troubling news report
It's not just trauma survivors who may be distracted or derailed by shocking or troubling material …—
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troublingly
adverb
Examples of troubling in a Sentence
the most troubling sign of all is that he's stopped returning my phone calls
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Moreover, recent signals that polluters are seeking exemptions to anti-pollution regulations indicate troubling times ahead for public health.
—Henna Hundal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
It’s also led to a troubling statistic from the Maple Leafs, whose offence and power play have been such a hallmark in recent years.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2025
This assault is part of a troubling surge in bombings, including a deadly roadside blast earlier in the week that killed 26 people.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Next weekend's premiere squad is comprised of a clear contender for the top spot, several intriguing indies with a fair shot of recouping their modest budgets, and one title with a troubling history.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Henna Hundal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
It’s also led to a troubling statistic from the Maple Leafs, whose offence and power play have been such a hallmark in recent years.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2025
This assault is part of a troubling surge in bombings, including a deadly roadside blast earlier in the week that killed 26 people.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Next weekend's premiere squad is comprised of a clear contender for the top spot, several intriguing indies with a fair shot of recouping their modest budgets, and one title with a troubling history.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for troubling
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“Troubling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troubling. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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