troublous

trou·blous

adj \ˈtrə-b(ə-)ləs\

Definition of TROUBLOUS

1

: full of trouble : stormy <these troublous times>

2

: causing trouble : troublesome <inflation is a troublous matter>

— trou·blous·ly adverb

— trou·blous·ness noun

Examples of TROUBLOUS

1. <a troublous teen whose antisocial antics had us all on edge>

First Known Use of TROUBLOUS

15th century

Related to TROUBLOUS

Synonyms: discomforting, discomposing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, nagging, nasty, perturbing, troubling, troublesome, unsettling, upsetting, worrisome

Antonyms: reassuring

Related Words: daunting, demoralizing, discomfiting, disconcerting, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting; chilling, frightening, scary; harassing, persecutive, persecutory; alarming, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, frightful, ghastly, hair-raising, horrendous, horrible, horrifying, intimidating, scary, shocking, terrible, terrifying

Near Antonyms: calming, quieting, settling, soothing; comforting, consoling, dreamy, inviting, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing)

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